Saturday, June 8, 2019

Combining bodybuilding and running :

Combining bodybuilding and running
1. The perfect combination of endurance and bodybuilding :

That's what a combination of endurance and strength training might look like:
- Warming up
Start your warm-up by running at an easy pace and at the aerobic threshold for 30 to 60 minutes. You can run outside or on an indoor treadmill.
- Bodybuilding Workout
Perform a bodybuilding or weight training session right after your run. Do two to four sets of the following 7 exercises: pull-ups, squats, pumps, front slits, superman pulls, bridge, Russian twists. All of these exercises and more can be found in the Runtastic Results app with instructional videos.
- Duration
Perform each exercise for 30 seconds and pause for 30 seconds between two.
- Return to calm
Run slowly for 10 minutes.

2. Training circuit for runners :

That's what a running circuit training might look like:
- Warming up
Run at an easy pace for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Training
Now perform three to four sets of five to six body weight exercises: try the pumps, squats, dips, curtsy lunges, crunches or abs or sprints while climbing the stairs. You'll find all these exercises with their instructional videos and more in the Runtastic Results app.
- Duration of exercises
Perform each exercise for 30 seconds and pause for 30 seconds between two.
- Break between series
Run between 5 to 8 minutes at a moderate pace between each session of bodybuilding.
- Return to calm
Run for 10 minutes at a very easy pace.


3. Running with training intervals :

Here's what your session should look like:
- Warming up
Run for 10 to 15 minutes at an easy pace.
- Main training
Stop running every 5 to 8 minutes and complete a mini workout with three weight-training exercises (one exercise per muscle group).
- Routine: 2 sets with 15 repetitions per muscle group
- Suggestions of exercises: upper body: pumps, triceps dips, tractions; trunk: bridge, Russian twist, crunches; legs: front, side or back slits, squats
- Return to calm
Run for 10 minutes at a very easy pace.

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