Are you using your core to help improve your running?

Sep 13, 2022

Your core may be hindering your running performance

You may have not considered it, but your core is an integral part to your running. How it functions has a massive impact on hour strength, power and endurance.

Building core strength is important for runners as they work to stabilize your spine preventing you from twisting side to side when running. Without a strong core, your legs may try to overcompensate to try stabilising you – but this can slow you down. Having a strong core also helps you maintain your form for longer, which in turn makes you a more efficient runner with improved performance.

Your core also plays a key in injury prevention. The lack of stability that comes with a weak core puts strain on other areas of your body, such as your knees, lower back, hips and knees, making the venerable and susceptible to injuries. If your aren’t adding strength training into your running plan, you are missing out on simple exercises that can optimize your performance.

This video will take you through simple exercises to implement in your training to help you become a better, more efficient runner.

Build your Core Strength

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