Improve your running experience with these specialized Pilates routines tailored for runners
Pilates can be a valuable addition to any runner's routine, helping to enhance running form, make running feel easier, and potentially boost speed while preventing injuries. Kayleigh Jayne, a Pilates instructor, has presented a series of exercises and stretches designed specifically for runners.
The routine consists of eight exercises and two stretches that are meant to be practiced when the body is warm. These exercises make up a full-body routine, focusing on control, mobility, core, and breathing.
- Quad Stretch: This stretch helps to loosen up the quadriceps, an essential part of any runner's leg muscles.
- Criss-Cross: This exercise targets the core and helps to improve the runner's posture and stability.
- Bridge Position with Arm Sweep: This exercise strengthens the glutes and improves hip mobility, which are crucial for efficient running.
- Clam with Extension: This exercise focuses on targeting the glutes, helping to improve hip mobility and overall running form.
- Open-Swimming Exercise: This exercise strengthens the back and shoulders, improving posture and breathing when running.
- Bridge with Arms: Another exercise in the routine, this move targets the core and glutes, further enhancing running form.
- Hamstring Stretch: This stretch helps to loosen up the hamstrings, reducing the risk of injury and improving running efficiency.
- Hamstring Stretch with a Twist: Another hamstring stretch, this move also helps to improve flexibility and mobility in the hips.
The video does not specify the number of reps for each exercise, but one can start with 8-10 reps of each exercise. A 12-week Pilates program has shown significant improvements in running performance in one study. These exercises are designed to improve running form and prevent or manage injuries, as claimed by Kayleigh Jayne.
Incorporating this Pilates routine once or twice a week could make a significant difference in your running journey, making running feel easier, helping you run faster, and preventing potential injuries. However, it's always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new exercise regimen.
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