Sunday, 20 February 2011

6 Week Running plan

Running for beginners.

"Haven't run since middle school gym? No sweat. This women's workout plan, designed by fitness guru Amy Dixon, will help you build from a walk to a run. By the end, you'll be able to run 30 minutes without stopping--and you'll be showing off a rock hard body under your running shorts.

Do all walking and running at an intensity level that feels challenging but comfortable. Feel free to switch the rest day, but make sure you do one day of rest each week. And don't forget to stretch after each workout.

The best part? You can print the entire workout plan to take wherever you go."

Week One
Monday
One Walk 10 minutes. Next 6 minutes alternate running 1 minute and walking 1 minute. Walk 4 minutes. Stretch.
Tuesday
"Tone Zone" Strength Training Program.
Stretch.
Wednesday
Walk 10 minutes.
Next 8 minutes alternate running 1 minute and walking 1 minute.
Walk 2 minutes.
Stretch.
Thursday
"Rock Solid Abs" Strength Training Program.
Stretch.
Friday
Walk 8 minutes. Next 10 minutes alternate running 1 minute and walking 1 minute.
Walk 2 minutes.
Stretch.
Saturday
Rest Day
Sunday
Walk 6 minutes.
Next 12 minutes alternate running 2 minutes and walking 2 minutes.
Walk 2 minutes.
Stretch.

Week Two
Monday
Walk 10 minutes.
Next 10 minutes alternate running 1 minute and walking 1 minute.
Walk 5 minutes.
Stretch
Tuesday
"Tone Zone" Strength Training Program.
Stretch.
Wednesday
Walk 10 minutes.
Next 12 minutes alternate running 1 minute and walking 1 minute.
Walk 3 minutes.
Stretch.
Thursday
"Rock Solid Abs" Strength Training Program.
Stretch.
Friday
Walk 10 minutes. Next 12 minutes alternate running 2 minutes and walking 1 minute.
Walk 3 minutes.
Stretch.
Saturday
Rest Day
Sunday
Walk 8 minutes.
Next 15 minutes alternate running 2 minutes and walking 1 minute.
Walk 2 minutes.
Stretch.

Week Three
Monday
Walk 10 minutes.
Next 10 minutes alternate running for 1 minute and walking for 1 minute.
Walk 10 minutes.
Stretch.
Tuesday
"Tone Zone" Strength Training Program.
Stretch.
Wednesday
Walk 10 minutes.
Next 15 minutes, alternate running for 1 minute and walking for 1 minute.
Walk 5 minutes.
Stretch.
Thursday
"Rock Solid Abs" Strength Training Program.
Stretch.
Friday
Walk 10 minutes.
Next 15 minutes alternate running 2 minutes with walking 1 minute.
Walk 5 minutes.
Stretch.
Saturday
Rest Day
Sunday
Walk 5 minutes.
Next 21 minutes, alternate running for 2 minutes and walking for 1 minute.
Walk 4 minutes.
Stretch.


Week Four
Monday
Walk 5 minutes.
Next 20 minutes alternate running for 3 minutes and walking for 1 minute.
Walk 5 minutes.
Stretch.
Tuesday
"Lean Machine" Strength Training Program.
Stretch.
Wednesday
Walk 4 minutes.
Next 24 minutes, alternate running for 5 minute and walking for 1 minute.
Walk 2 minutes.
Stretch.
Thursday
"Lean Machine" Strength Training Program. Strength Training Program.
Stretch.
Friday
Walk 4 minutes.
Next 24 minutes alternate running 5 minutes with walking 1 minute.
Walk 2 minutes.
Stretch.
Saturday
Rest Day
Sunday
Walk 5 minutes.
Next 22 minutes, alternate running for 8 minutes and walking for 3 minutes.
Walk 3 minutes.
Stretch.


Week Five
Monday
Walk 5 minutes.
Run 10 minutes.
Walk 5 minutes.
Run 5 minutes.
Walk 5 minutes.
Stretch.
Tuesday
"No Gear Here" Strength Training Program.
Stretch.
Wednesday
Walk 5 minutes.
Run 12 minutes.
Walk 3 minutes.
Run 5 minutes.
Walk 5 minutes.
Stretch.
Thursday
"Lean Machine" Strength Training Program. Strength Training Program.
Stretch.
Friday
Walk 10 minutes.
Run 15 minutes.
Walk 5 minutes.
Stretch
Saturday
Rest Day
Sunday
Walk 6 minutes.
Run 18 minutes.
Walk 6 minutes.
Stretch.


Week Six
Monday
Walk 5 minutes.
Run 20 minutes.
Walk 5 minutes.
Stretch.
Tuesday
"No Gear Here" Strength Training Program.
Stretch.
Wednesday
Walk 5 minutes.
Run 22 minutes.
Walk 3 minutes.
Stretch.
Thursday
"Lean Machine" Strength Training Program. Strength Training Program.
Stretch.
Friday
Walk 3 minutes.
Run 25 minutes.
Walk 2 minutes.
Stretch
Saturday
Rest Day
Sunday
Run 30 minutes.
Stretch.


Can't wait to get stuck into this one! I would love to be a runner. This is a great way to do it and keep me on a track to getting better. Yay!

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