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5-Minute Core-Strengthening Workout For Runners

Aug 28 2018 - 9:20am

If you run regularly, and especially if you're training for a race of any length, you need to work your core. It's vital that you have a strong back and abdominals to maintain proper running posture. Having a strong core is a surefire way of becoming a stronger runner; this combination of exercises is specifically designed for runners and will help maximize speed and efficiency.

Directions: Perform each exercise for one minute. We recommend adding this quick routine to the end of any run.

Plank With Side Step

Runner's Crunch

Seated Russian Twist

Trunk Twist

Tip: If your back feels strained from this, place your feet on the floor with bent knees and rotate your knees back and forth, keeping your feet on the ground.

Swimming

Sit back on your heels and lower your chest to your knees to stretch your back with a child's pose. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds.


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