Winston Zhou

In a perfect world, my weekly schedule holds these activities: three run/walks, two jump training sessions, three weight-lifting workouts, two barre classes, two Pilates classes, and daily yoga—along with dog walks (three of them!).

That’s a lot of exercise, but it is beneficial for my running, and, according to the 2026 Running USA Global Runner Survey, you probably identify with this grind. About 63 percent of runners strength train , while almost 40 percent like to hike. Just over 30 percent ride bikes regularly, and more than 26 percent take other classes such as Spin, water aerobics, yoga , and Pilates.

In other words, you’re trying to fit a lot of workouts into your schedule, too. That’s a good thing for all of us because research shows that a wide mixture of activities is better for health and longevity than dedication to only one sport.…