So I recently started working at a water park where I have to constantly walk for about, say 6 hours. Now I know this is going to hinder my training because I won't have as much left for workouts but my question is: Would the actual walking part have some type of training stimulus?
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As opposed to sitting on a couch for the same length of time, definitely yes.
To be honest, unless you're a beginner, not directly. But I suspect the main thing will be the constant, low-grade stimulus will aid the recovery process. Not while you're walking, of course, but muscles respond to time under tension. Yours has gone up drastically, and the low impact means this can be absorbed, meaning a better training stimulus overall.
As an ex-cleaner where you're walking, bending and carrying constantly, I found one of the best side-effects is weight control. It all adds up.
If this is relatively easy paced walking interspersed with some breaks and it is done out of the sun and you are able to eat your meals freely, I actually don't think this will hurt your running at all and will actually be better than sitting at a desk job or in a classroom all day.
However, if you are forced to walk quickly from place to place, don't get scheduled breaks that allow you to eat properly throughout the day, or you are in the hot sun all day, this will definitely hurt you much more than it helps you.
I think it's more negative than positive.
Use your energy for training and rest otherwise.
I worked for years waiting tables while I was training full time at a serious level.
I believe that it was detrimental to my feet and I was in pain a lot.
I think it hurt my running.
toro wrote:
I think it's more negative than positive.
Use your energy for training and rest otherwise.
I worked for years waiting tables while I was training full time at a serious level.
I believe that it was detrimental to my feet and I was in pain a lot.
I think it hurt my runningp.
This is pretty much how I feel as well. I constantly have tired feet after work but usually its one of those pains that go away once you warm up and get going
It will make you fitter, not less fit as others are saying.
As long as you do the right training outside of work, you have nothing to worry about. Our bodies are made to be worked for many hours every day. Use that ability and you have a big advantage over others who are confined to a desk for hours every day.