tommorow morning I have to run 1.5 mile, 300 meteters dash, push ups, pull ups, and sit ups. I was gonna go to the gym and do some of these exercises and run for a little bit. Should i do that or should I rest ? Thanks
2007-05-18 19:00:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I think you should rest and relax a bit. Don't think about it too much and go to bed early. Good luck tomorrow!
2007-05-18 19:16:54 · answer #1 · answered by LIHK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have been previously training for this event, then rest. This is because, if you do the training the day before, you could use up the muscles energy (glycogen) before the 'real deal'. This energy takes 48-72 hours to fully replace itself (through good diet) therefore you may find you are not at your peak if you train today. If you havent trained, then it will make no difference in your performance anyway, so there is no point, also you could experience some muscle soreness in the morning tomorrow as a result of training. Just stretch and keep generally active (without intending to workout) just go for a walk, and try not to have too many caffeinated drinks which could affect your sleep tonight. Good luck!
2007-05-19 03:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rest today...you will not benefit from wearing yourself out just before a fitness test. You would actually do worse than if you had rested. Things you can do: Get plenty of carbs today, drink plenty of water all day to prevent cramping.
Hope that helps.
2007-05-19 02:09:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can do a bit of running, but i'd avoid the weights. your body needs at least 48 hrs to fully recover from a decent resistence workout. if you've trained properly in the leadup to the test you should be fine.
get plenty of sleep tonight and have a solid breakfast tomorrow. don't forget your water and good luck
2007-05-19 02:08:35 · answer #4 · answered by fitness guru 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would rest, hopefully you have been running and doing the things you will be doing on the test for a few months. Don't worry, I am sure you will do well.
2007-05-19 02:14:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure to eat some high quality meals with low GI carbs between now and the test. if anything I would do some low intensity cardio for about 30 minutes and stretch for another 20
2007-05-19 03:08:35 · answer #6 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do a few light exercises to keep limber. Prepare mentally, picture yourself successfully achieving what you must do and rest. Be sure and keep hydrated right up to it.
2007-05-19 02:09:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it wouldnt help a day before, besides its prolly gonna be a freakin joke anyways, prolly running
2007-05-19 02:17:24 · answer #8 · answered by CwizDom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rest,you can not get more fit in only one day
2007-05-19 02:08:14 · answer #9 · answered by Srbo Sutaric 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋