This programme is aimed at people who want to keep fit, get slimmer or stabilise their weight, and who can already run 30 to 40 minutes non-stop.
This programme trains you up gradually, so as to get your muscles and joints used to low-intensity exercise.
Ideally, you should do your training on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays so as to spread them out evenly throughout the week.
You should also try to do one session a week on an empty stomach.
That is, to run in the morning before eating anything.
This will help you burn up more fat, but it's a method that should be used sparingly. Follow the programme carefully to get your body used to this method.
When you get back from your training, have a healthy breakfast, following the advice given by our nutritionist.
For your first session on an empty stomach, it's a good idea to pick a route you can do in short loops so as to be able to cut it short if you start feeling unwell.
You should also take a lump of sugar or a gel to eat in case your head starts spinning or you get a craving.
One of the training sessions will contain a faster phase. You shouldn't sprint, just go a little faster than usual while staying at an easy pace.
If you have a heart rate monitor, the fastest phase will be at around 80% cardio.
One of the training sessions will contain a faster phase. You shouldn't sprint, just go a little faster than usual while staying at an easy pace.
If you have a heart rate monitor, the fastest phase will be at around 80% cardio.
This is the last week and you're going to be able to run for 1 hour on an empty stomach!