FitPacerBenefits
- Gentle progress, without injury or burnout
- Quickly reaches the 150 weekly minutes of moderate activity recommended by the WHO
- Accessible at any age
Who is it for?
For complete beginners, people returning after a break or an injury, and people who are overweight.
Steps
- 5 min walking warm-up
- 6 repetitions: 1 min easy running, 2 min walking
- 5 min walking cool-down
Tips
- Run at a pace where you can still talk
- Three sessions a week, with a rest day in between
- Each week, add 30 s of running or one repetition
Precautions
- If you are returning after a long period of inactivity or have a health condition, ask your doctor first
References
- World Health Organization. Physical activity (fact sheet). www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity
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This content is for information only and does not replace advice from a health professional. If in doubt, ask your doctor before you start.