What kind of workouts I should do?

[Heymimihere98]

Heyy so im taking a gym class next semester and i want to get prepared for it i have to run a lap in 10 minutes.
Thanks!

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I have to be able to hold a plank for 10 minutes and pushups which i suck at

[Kythe]

Assuming a lap is one mile, it's very doable -- that's 6 mph on a treadmill. When I was younger, that seemed really far and fast - but that's because I was trying to run too fast, before I was ready. When does the next semester begin? Right away?

If you have to do this quickly, a mile isn't really that far - you could simply start running that distance on a treadmill to build up some endurance. Otherwise, a program like the couch-to-5k (C25K: https://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml ) will have you running three miles in eight weeks.

[Kythe]

As for planks - they're probably going to be easier for you than push-ups. Again, just start, set a goal for your initial workout, and increase it by maybe 10 seconds every workout. Work your way up.

I agree with @BertMacklinFBI - hydration is a very important thing, especially for endurance sports like running. It can make a big difference in how you do.

[Heymimihere98]

Thanks and we just did finals so next week i believe

[Kythe]

But do you have to do the lap and plank at the beginning of the class, or the end?

[Heymimihere98]

I haven't taken the class yet so I don't know

[Kythe]

I'm guessing it's by the end. In which case, there's plenty of time. That C25k program is really great - if you can run a 5k in 30 minutes or so, you'll easily do better than 1 mile in 10 minutes.

Just don't try to do everything at once. It takes time to get in shape!

[Heymimihere98]

Thanks so much

[HikerDude]

You should do weight training, both for upper and lower body. Before I started weight training, I struggled to run a mile in less than 8 minutes. After I got my legs stronger, I can run a mile in about 6:30.

[Anonymous]

I have a totally random question, What ethnicity are u? And ur pretty, and to answer ur question, just run for 15 minutes everyday, focus on the same phase and then next try pushups and jumping jacks and crunches.

[Heymimihere98]

Im part Honduran part white and thanks

[BertMacklinFBI]

what is the gym class mainly comprised of?

[Heymimihere98]

Like what

[BertMacklinFBI]

that's what im asking you. is it gonna be weight lifting or just cardio exercises.

[Heymimihere98]

Its a mix of both

[BertMacklinFBI]

oh well I wouldn't really worry too much about it then. since you will be working out in the class just make sure you're eating right and you're well-hydrated before class and you should be able to perform all exercises adequately.

[Heymimihere98]

Thanks

[Dakota_The_Rota]

I don't want to sound like an ass, I just don't understand, how could you need help to run a lap in ten minutes? Do you mean a mile?

[Heymimihere98]

My school has stupid teachers so im guessing they meant a mile

[Dakota_The_Rota]

Okay, how long can you run? Time wise.

[Heymimihere98]

I have no idea i dont time myself

[Brit10SRT]

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do that workout

[Heymimihere98]

Im fine with how my ass looks but thanks

[IAmCluelessToo]

You need to concentrate on working your core, arms and doing some cardio then

[Heymimihere98]

Okay thanks

[IAmCluelessToo]

De nada

[Heymimihere98]

Im not mexican

[IAmCluelessToo]

I didn't say you were... I was just speaking Spanish

[Heymimihere98]

Ohh lol

[Blondiee2014]

Just run every evening:)

[Heymimihere98]

Okay thanks