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Can you combine running and LIIFT4, Beachbody’s NEW lifting/HIIT program? You can! Read on to see how to work running and LIIFT4 into your schedule.
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Today is the day! Hundreds of thousands of people all over the United States (myself included), UK, and Canada are LIIFT-ing Off with the first workout of LIIFT4! I hope to address my LIIFT4 journey over the next eight weeks, but first I wanted to address another question that I know people have: Can you combine running and LIIFT4?
In short, yes. It will by no means be easy and may require some finagling with you schedule, but it is possible. Part of the appeal of LIIFT4 is the 30-40 minute workouts, only four days per week. When it comes to fitness programs, that’s NOT a lot of time! With all of that free time leftover, fitting in a few runs (or other types of workouts) throughout the week becomes suddenly feasible.
Related: Everything You Need to Know About LIIFT4
The LIIFT4 calendar is based on heavy strength training, HIIT cardio, and core training. These are three components that I strive to include in my workout schedule every week, along with mobility work (usually in the form of yoga) and endurance training. Keeping this in mind, I’ve structured a running and LIIFT4 calendar that supports this model. You can view the calendar below.
Running & LIIFT 4 Calendar
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This calendar supports a moderate mileage runner at three runs per week. Personally, this is what I practice and tend to have the most success with. With two days of the week being “Run Only” days, this leaves plenty of time for mobility work, and of course, includes a rest day.
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Question: How do you balance lifting with running?
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Hi! I’m a runner and teacher too! I started Liift4 last week. I was eating on plan A, but I don’t think it’s enough food for the program and running. I’d like to lose ten pounds and tried 21df on b and lost inches, but no weight. I tried plan a last week, but think I’ll have the same results. What do you think?
I did LIIFT while running as well and loved it! Since I didn’t know how to incorporate them together (and hadn’t stumbled upon this yet) I messaged Joel Freeman on Instagram and he actually responded! His advice was identical to this chart, but he specified that the day you double up on workouts you do the circuit day with your run, even if you have to do it out of order. Since I had more time on Saturdays that was always my double workout day. I’m currently doing a modified P90X3 workout while running. Strength training helps my endurance and asthma so much!