WEEK 2 – KEY TRAINING CONCEPTS

STRENGTHENING YOUR FOUNDATION
Week 2 builds on the foundation laid in Week 1.
Runs will begin to increase in length, though intensity is kept very moderate.
For participants starting with run-walks, walk times will begin to decrease and runs will increase.
New to running, remember to warm up for 5-10mins. And power walk before you start running.

Key concept: Keeping a moderate pace while running will not only help achieve sustainable fitness, it will train your body to use fat as a fuel source more effectively.

STRENGTH TRAINING
“Many people say that, as they age, they eat and exercise the same amount but still gain weight. One of the main causes of this is loss of muscle mass. Genetically, women have less muscle than men, and as a woman ages, the preservation of lean muscle becomes vital. By the time you’ve hit 30, muscular strength begins to head south. But the majority of the decrease occurs after age 50, when it falls at the rate of 15 percent per decade. “Tom Holland, Exercise Physiologist

“By Your mid-30s, most people still look young, but are already experiencing the BIG Three of aging: deteriorating lean muscle mass, worsening posture, and crumbling joints” say Robert Forster, Physical Therapist, PT and developer of the 24Fit Workout . His practice in Santa Monica is the unofficial meeting hall for broken -down runners, triathletes, advernture racers and gym rats!

“Age related decline hits sooner than you think”

To help preserve muscle mass, step up your strength training and aim for at least 20 grams of protein at very meal.

WEEK 2 – NUTRITIONAL TOPICS

As training increases, your hydration needs will increase due to more fluid being lost through sweat.
Consume 6-8 glasses of water per day for healthy hydration, and drink additional fluid wateor or Herblalife24 Hydrate on days you are working out based on your level of thirst. Daily fluid needs are also met by eating fresh fruits and vegetables.

SWEAT AND ELECTROLYTES
75% of the energy created during exercise is turned into heat – sweating helps rid this extra heat.
It’s essential to replace electrolytes lost in sweat for proper metabolic function.
Hydrate can help replace electrolytes such as calcium and magnesium and vitamins such as Bs and C.

WATER FACTS
60% of your body weight comes from water.
The average person needs about 2.5 litres of water per day to survive.

THE RISK OF DEHYDRATION
Training runs for a 5K are relatively short, and the risk of dehydration is very low.
The risk of dehydration during a 5K race is also low.
Lightly sip a drink during training or racing, and focus mostly on post-workout rehydration.

POST-WORKOUT HYDRATION
Depleted fluid levels after a workout can affect your next workout.
A recovery drink like Herbalife24 Rebuild Strength (or Herbalife Formula 1) will help rehydrate after exercise, as well as help recovery. Don’t skip your protein shake after you exercise and think that you’ll save calories! A protein shake after training accelerates lean muscle growth, which in turn revs your metabolism and burns more fat, and speeds up recovery.

You can also sip on Herbalife24 Hydrate through the day after exercise to help replace fluid and electrolytes.

WEEK 2 VIDEO

For more details, see the 5k Training Schedule and Plan on our facebook page.