Which is better...Running 20 minutes straight or spacing it out?!
Question: Lately, I have been running 5 days a week for 20 minutes but I take 2 minute breakes every 5 minutes. Is this as good as, worse than, or better than running for 20 min. straight? When I break for 2 minutes I usually either walk or shoot baskets on a nerf hoop (because I run on a treadmile in the basement). What do you think is better?
Answers: Lately, I have been running 5 days a week for 20 minutes but I take 2 minute breakes every 5 minutes. Is this as good as, worse than, or better than running for 20 min. straight? When I break for 2 minutes I usually either walk or shoot baskets on a nerf hoop (because I run on a treadmile in the basement). What do you think is better?
It depends on what your goals are. If you are working towards endurance, you might want to run the 20 minutes straight but at a slower pace and slowly build up the speed. However, if you are working for being quicker at sprint-distances, then by all means you should run fast for a minute or two and then take a lower intensity walking break for a minute or two and alternate.
You can check out some goal-oriented running programs on the link I've listed below.
What are you trying to do? Weight loss or cardio endurance. In short, run for the straight 20 mins. Try to build up to 45 for better overall performance.
well by far running constanly because your body will keep burning calories
i wrestle for my highschool and we run so much but its all constant
to keep ing shape ,lose weight , and build stamina
constant is best butt make sure its at a steady pace that you can handle
you shouldn't space it out but instead you should start at a smaller goal, like running continually for 10 minutes. Then each day add on another minute or 2 to build your endurance. This way you won't get tired quick.
you need at least 20 minutes straight to get a good cardiovascular workout, so build up to at least that much, 5 days a week.
Any structured fitness regimen should include a variety of workouts. Changing things up will work different energy systems and help to prevent boredom. Try build up to 20 minutes or more of moderate speed running. Mix your 20 minute runs with the 5 minute intervals you are currently running. Try adding a workout with 10 shorter (30 second or so) higher speed intervals. All workouts should be proceeded by a 5 minute or more warm up and followed with stretching.