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1. www.nhs.uk › live-well › exerciseGet running with Couch to 5K - NHS

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   NHS Couch to 5K will help you gradually work up towards running 5km in just 9 weeks. What is Couch to 5K? Couch to 5K is a running plan for absolute beginners. It was developed by a new runner, Josh Clark, who wanted to help his 50-something mum get off the couch and start running, too.

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2. www.nhs.uk › knee-pain-and-other-running-injuriesKnee pain and other running injuries - NHS

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   • Wear The Right Shoes
   • Warm Up and Cool Down
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   It's important to buy the correct running shoes, and it's best to go to a running shop to get fitted. But you do not have to spend a lot of money. According to Andy, expensive shoes are not necessarily better. "The most expensive shoes may just be more durable and lightweight, so are suitable for people running long distances. All running shoe bran...

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   It's essential to warm up properly before you start running. Five to 10 minutes of brisk walking or gentle jogging before you start will warm your muscles up and help prevent injury. To cool down, carry on running at an easier pace or walk for 5 to 10 minutes. This will help your body recover after your run. See Tips for new runnersfor more informa...

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   Do not be tempted to increase the intensity or distance of your running too quickly. "Do a similar run at least 3 or 4 times before you increase your pace or distance," says Andy. The Couch to 5K planis perfect as it builds up the distance gradually. The plan is suitable for beginners and will get you running 3 times a week, building up to 5km in 9...

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3. www.nhs.uk › live-well › exerciseExercise - NHS

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   Running and aerobic exercises. Get running with Couch to 5K. How to warm up before exercising. How to stretch after exercising. Knee exercises for runners. Knee pain and other running injuries. Walking for health. Exercise videos. NHS Fitness Studio videos.

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5. www.gov.uk › government › newsMillions of runs completed using Couch to 5k app - GOV.UK

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   Jan 2, 2023 · More than 6 million runs were completed using the NHS Couch to 5K app between 1 January and 29 December 2022. From: Department of Health and Social Care and Neil O'Brien MP. Published. 2...

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6. www.bbc.co.uk › sport › get-inspiredCouch to 5K - a nine-week programme for beginners - BBC Sport

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   Aug 4, 2021 · BBC Sport and Public Health England's Couch to 5k smartphone app will get you confidently running 5k in just nine weeks.

7. www.england.nhs.uk › 2023 › 12NHS England » NHS exercise advice sought every 12 seconds at ...

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   Dec 29, 2023 · NHS exercise advice sought every 12 seconds at new year. The number of visits to the NHS website’s running programme is expected to quadruple in the first week of January as people attempt to achieve their new year’s resolutions.

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   What is NHS couch to 5K?

   • NHS Couch to 5K, the groundbreaking free fitness app from BBC Sport and the Department of Health and Social Care, has surpassed seven million downloads. Launched in 2016, the app offers a progressive nine-week, three-times a week running programme. It is designed to guide beginners through a gradual transition to becoming confident runners.

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   Is a free NHS couch to 5K app a good idea?

   • Public Health Minister Neil O’Brien said: The start of a new year is a great time to make healthy lifestyle changes and the free NHS Couch to 5K app is a brilliant way to get fit and healthy for free, as people look to exercise for less due to the rising cost of living.

   Millions of runs completed using Couch to 5k app - GOV.UK

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   How many times a week should you run a 5K?

   • This equates to an average of one visit every 12 seconds across the week as many people challenge themselves to get fit and healthy in the new year. The NHS Couch to 5K programme is a running plan for absolute beginners which helps you gradually work up towards running 5km in just 9 weeks.

   NHS exercise advice sought every 12 seconds at new year - NHS England

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   What are the benefits of running?

   • There are also mental benefits of running. Taking on the challenge of Couch to 5K can help boost your confidence and self-belief, as you prove to yourself that you can set yourself a target and achieve a goal. Running regularly can also be a great stress reliever and has even been shown to combat depression.

   Get running with Couch to 5K - NHS

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   Should we increase the NHS live well pages?

   • “It’s great to see an increase to the NHS Live Well pages at any time of the year, as NHS advice is there for everyone to support with information about healthy living, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol – goals which are much easier to maintain when done gradually and safely.”

   NHS exercise advice sought every 12 seconds at new year - NHS England

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   Can you run with a swollen knee?

   • Never put ice directly on your skin. If the pain is severe or the knee is swollen, see a GP straight away. If your knee pain is not severe, stop running and get it checked by a GP or physiotherapist if the pain does not go away after a week. They can also recommend stretches or exercises to help you recover. Can I still run with a painful knee?

   Knee pain and other running injuries - NHS

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9. www.bbc.co.uk › sport › 68836703NHS Couch to 5K: Free fitness app surpasses seven million ...

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   Apr 18, 2024 · Launched in 2016, the app offers a progressive nine-week, three-times a week running programme. It is designed to guide beginners through a gradual transition to becoming confident runners....