When you embark upon a diet to lose weight, it's essential that you combine it with appropriate exercise. This will help you lose fat and not muscle.
This plan is designed for beginner runners. We're going to start by alternating running and walking so your muscles and joints get used to low intensity exercise and gradually, over time, as you progress, you'll find that you'll be able to run 45 minutes without stopping.
You'll alternate 5 minutes of walking and 5 minutes of running for progressively longer sessions.
You'll alternate 5 minutes of walking and 5 minutes of running for progressively longer sessions.
You'll alternate 10 minutes of running and 5 minutes of walking for progressively longer sessions.
This week, we're going to gradually increase the time spent running, bringing you up to a 50 minute session including 30 minutes of walking at a stretch.
We're getting to the end of the program. At the end of this week, you'll be capable of running for 40 minutes without stopping.
Well done! You should be proud. You may well have some muscle soreness. It's normal. Remember to read my advice below which will help reduce pain.