3 STEPS TO A BETTER RUN

Most of us just throw on our running shoes and step out the door for a run. If you take some time to activate & stretch certain muscles you will feel better and get in a better quality run.

Try these 3 things before you go out for your run and you will be warmed up and feel great during your run: 

1. Stretch your calves! Tight calves are common among all runners and can shorten your stride causing other issues while you run. This is the number one cause for all lower leg injuries!!

Stretch each side for at least 30 seconds each.

2. Donkey Kicks. This simple exercise gets the glutes firing and ready for any run. Doing this will also help strengthen your glutes and lower your risk for injury.

Do 3 sets of 20 on each leg. Squeeze your glutes and keep your back flat during this exercise.

3. Lunges. Doing lunges will help get your legs warmed up (quads, hamstrings, glutes) with the added benefits of opening up your hip flexors and some strengthening. 

Do 3 sets of 10 lunges. Keep good posture and push off of the front leg when standing up.