Does anyone else use resistance bands to build strength In their legs? I know I have week glutes, and have been trying to strengthen them for ages but nothing works.
Thank you! And I know, same! Love going to the gym this time of year usually and going for a swim/sauna! There was a time in the summer I was having to get up at 4.45am to go for a run cos otherwise it was too warm, a distant memory nowGreat progress! And yes morning daylight makes such a difference! Can’t wait for those summer mornings where it’s actually warm. Honestly don’t think I’ve ever hated winter so much as this year in lockdown!
There’s loads of exercises you can do to build strength in legs (I definitely wouldn’t solely focus on on the weak area otherwise the other areas will them become the weak ones!)Does anyone else use resistance bands to build strength In their legs? I know I have week glutes, and have been trying to strengthen them for ages but nothing works.
I’ve used resistance bands in the past but to be honest don’t really think they do much!Does anyone else use resistance bands to build strength In their legs? I know I have week glutes, and have been trying to strengthen them for ages but nothing works.
Hey, I try to get out 4-5 times a week to, depending what shift I’m on, I’m just a new runner started when COVID 19 came about, I’m absolutely loving running, before it would be fitness classes that I went to, but there’s just something about runningThanks
How many runs do you do in a week? I don’t care how far I go (minimum 5k) I just need to get out 4-5 times!
I was feeling the same way a few wks ago, I had to throw myself out the door but once I was out it was fine, i keep saying to myself “go out a run today as you might not be able tomorrow” hope you get over that hurdle soonI haven't ran since the end of December and I am finding it so hard to motivate myself to get back out and do it, it's getting warmer and lighter so I've really got no excuse but I just seem to have some sort of mental block preventing me from doing it, even though I know I enjoy it!
Same, those days where if you left it until the sun came up it was too warm!! Madness.Thank you! And I know, same! Love going to the gym this time of year usually and going for a swim/sauna! There was a time in the summer I was having to get up at 4.45am to go for a run cos otherwise it was too warm, a distant memory now
I actually really rate resistance bands for glute work, they’re great for activation as opposed to actually building strength though I guess (I am not a PT or anything but I’ve had physio for weak glutes and hamstrings). I have small ones which I use for side steps (straight leg side steps with the band round the ankles and in a squat position round the knee if that makes sense) and they’re also good for doing clam shells - have a look on YouTube there will be plenty of videos. Then you can supplement with all kinds of other strength exercises once you’ve activated the right muscles!Does anyone else use resistance bands to build strength In their legs? I know I have week glutes, and have been trying to strengthen them for ages but nothing works.
I find it hard to get motivated to go but that feeling when it’s all done is fab and so worth it!!!I haven't ran since the end of December and I am finding it so hard to motivate myself to get back out and do it, it's getting warmer and lighter so I've really got no excuse but I just seem to have some sort of mental block preventing me from doing it, even though I know I enjoy it!
I think I'm going to motivate myself by running to the bakery tomorrow morning!I find it hard to get motivated to go but that feeling when it’s all done is fab and so worth it!!!
I’m the same! I’m finding it incredibly hard and haven’t found this hard with the increases. I’m considering going back to the week with interval runs before doing the final week because it’s totally wiping me out!I'm going into the last week of couch to 10k (started halfway through though as I did C25k not long before that) and not gonna lie it's getting hard. The runs themselves are fine but feel absolutely exhausted after!!!
You need to do proper training sessions rather than just running. If you want to run fast you need to train fast!Hi everyone! Does anyone have any suggestions as to why I’m not getting any faster? I go running about 4 times a week, usually a 5k (or the odd 10k but they’re so hard!). My 5k time is about 28 minutes, which I got about 2 months ago and was so so happy with, but now I just can’t get any faster and it’s really frustrating! If anything I’m getting slower? Anyone got any tips?
I’m the same as youHi everyone! Does anyone have any suggestions as to why I’m not getting any faster? I go running about 4 times a week, usually a 5k (or the odd 10k but they’re so hard!). My 5k time is about 28 minutes, which I got about 2 months ago and was so so happy with, but now I just can’t get any faster and it’s really frustrating! If anything I’m getting slower? Anyone got any tips?
From what I've read you need to go on longer runs. Your cardio ability will then increase which will allow you to run faster for the 5k. But also as it was mentioned before do some fast runs too. Probably a combination of doing 5k, one shorter, and one longer run a week could help. Just running 5k each time at the same pace will just keep you at the same level, training is about progressive overload so making it harder each time. My 5k time already improved slightly when I started working towards 10kHi everyone! Does anyone have any suggestions as to why I’m not getting any faster? I go running about 4 times a week, usually a 5k (or the odd 10k but they’re so hard!). My 5k time is about 28 minutes, which I got about 2 months ago and was so so happy with, but now I just can’t get any faster and it’s really frustrating! If anything I’m getting slower? Anyone got any tips?
Same! I was doing 40km a week in horrendous weathers, local legend galore on Strava but really cba atm. I got stopped by a knee injury, waited weeks for a treadmill (still unused) and have no get up and go due to work etc. I seem to spend all my time decorating now (procrastination) and cursing the running newbies as I drive the dog the park I went for a 5km at the weekend and it was a killer, my splits were almost a minute slower and I stopped twice.I haven't ran since the end of December and I am finding it so hard to motivate myself to get back out and do it, it's getting warmer and lighter so I've really got no excuse but I just seem to have some sort of mental block preventing me from doing it, even though I know I enjoy it!