Running is a high impact sport and therefore the strain placed on your body is high. This gentle stretch that targets key areas like the hips, thighs, groin, lower back, and ankles. This is crucial for runners, as tightness in these areas can lead to discomfort and injuries.
How to:
1. Start on all fours. Move your feet so that your toes touch each other. Spread your knees wide or keep them glued together.
2. Sink your hips back and stretch your arms forward. (If the stretch is too intense, use a yoga block underneath your bum for support.)
3. Hold for 30 seconds, breath deeply into your rib cage and belly
4. Walk the arms round to the left, hold for a further 30 seconds
5. Walk the arms round to the right, hold for a further 30 seconds
How did you find it? Email me, I love to know how you are finding these exercises. Is there anything you are keen to address to help your running?
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