FITBUG ACTIVITY PROGRAMMES
Posted 07 November 2006

ACTIVITY PROGRAMMES

POWER WALK | BEGINNERS’ RUNNING

You've mastered the Fitbug walking programmes, you've got more energy than you've had in ages and you're feeling great.

Now you're ready to take it to the next level. Great! We've got just the thing for you.

Take your pick from these two challenging programmes to get your heart rate racing and increase the rate you burn those calories.

HIP AND THIGH POWER WALK

Obviously, we all want to get maximum benefits from minimum time and that’s what’s fantastic about this handy 40 minute walking plan.

Because it is interval training, that varies the pace, ideally the terrain, and the intensity, this will help to boost your metabolism.

The lunges segment does wonders for your hips and thighs, but beware, the first time you try this walk you will know about it the following day!

For visible results, aim to power walk three times a week.

TIME EXERCISE
5 min Walk at a steady pace.
10 Mins Shorten your stride and clench your buttocks.
5 Mins Increase walking stride to between 4 and 4.5 mph and incorporate some hills.
5 Mins Incorporate some lunges: ensure you knees are directly above your ankle and go as deep as you can without putting any strain on your knees. Keep the movements slow and controlled; alternate 10 lunges with 1 minute brisk walking.
10 Mins Increase walking speed.
5 Mins Slow back down to 3.5 - 4.00 mph, take deep breaths, relax shoulders and clear your mind.

BEGINNERS' RUNNING PROGRAMME

Download Beginners' Running Programme

Of course you should walk before you run, but now that you can walk until your heart’s content without feeling breathless, why not up the intensity and try your hand at running.

Running has all the same health benefits as walking, you’ll just achieve your goals quicker.
You may feel breathless when you begin running, but this programme will allow you to build up gently and in just 6 weeks, you will be running for half an hour at a time.

MONDAY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY
ONE Run for 1 min,
Walk for 1 min x 10
Run for 2 mins,
Walk for 4 mins x 5
Run for 2 mins,
Walk for 4 mins x 5
TWO Run for 3 mins,
Walk for 3 mins x 4
Run for 3 mins,
Walk for 3 mins x 4
Run for 5 mins,
Walk for 2 mins x 4
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