One Equals Two: Two Bangs for One Workout Buck

Updated OnMarch 20, 2015
Written by
Rashelle Brown

When to Use the 80/20 Run

This is such a simple workout, it can be tempting to resort to it often, but you should use it to supplement, rather than in place of, a more traditional workout. Also, despite the relatively low amount of stress it places on your body, the 80/20 run shouldn't be used on recovery days. On those days, stick with relatively short, slow runs.

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Rashelle Brown has been writing about health and fitness since 2010. Her work has appeared in IDEA Fitness Journal and on the popular health web sites livestrong.com and eHow.com. She is a regular contributor for active.com and her first book, Reboot Your Body: A Step-by-Step Guide to Permanent Weight Loss is due out in Fall, 2015 (Turner Publishing). She is the founder and owner of Well Curated Life, a personal training and weight loss coaching business. Learn more about her at WellCuratedLife.com.