Can running (interval training) be done right after abdominal exercises or do I have to wait?
It depends on your training goal and level of advancement. If your goal is to strengthen the abdominal muscles, because you are getting ready to start in short or long-distance runs, then it is very important to activate the muscles stabilizing the pelvis and hip joints at the beginning of the training. You can then do exercises to strengthen the abdominal muscles, mainly oblique muscles, and the transverse muscle. This is mainly done using isometric or dynamic exercises on unstable ground. After such preparation, you can go into the field and without worrying about back injuries and pain in the lumbar part of the spine. After such training, you can end up with a few strength-building exercises for your abdominal muscles or plan your abdominal exercises for the next day. If the goal is to lose a few pounds, then a planned training to strengthen the abdominal muscles is performed at the beginning, followed by a moderate-intensity interval training or a steady one. After such training, stretching is essential and this element ends the training session.
Among the exercisers there are supporters of pre-running training and supporters of abdominal exercises after training. It's best to try both methods and then you can decide which one you feel better after. Remember that running itself is an intense abdominal training, so if you feel severe pain after running, let go of the strengthening of this day. Abdominal muscles, like any other, need time to regenerate, so listen carefully to your body and try to read the signals it is sending you.
Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.
Michał JanikA graduate of the Academy of Physical Education in Warsaw - he graduated from the specialization of Sport Manager, Instructor of Movement Recruitment - Fitness specialization and Sports Instructor with specialization in Bodybuilding. He has been working in the fitness industry for over ten years. During this period, he gained experience in many Warsaw clubs by conducting aerobics classes and personal training. Currently, it inspires club members to a he althy lifestyle in the network of Holmes Place clubs and raises the qualifications of personal trainers.
Hobbies: dietetics, psychology, skiing, soccervolleyball, tennis, squash, running
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