When it comes to staying injury-free
while running –or doing any other form of high intensity exercise—proper form
is king. If you have good running form, then expect high running efficiency, be
less prone to injury, thus you’ll run farther and faster with less fatigue.
On
the other hand, bad form is the root-cause of injuries and a plethora of
problems.
Without further ado, here are some
of the best good form practices:
Get the right posture
Good posture is key to proper
form. Therefore, make sure to develop an upright and relaxed posture with a slight
forward lean. This helps you run with a more efficient drive and lowers the
running induced stress on the body. For more, get your core strength in check
by doing regular whole body strength training workouts.
Land on the fore-foot
Most runners are heel-landers, meaning
they land on the heel when striking the ground.
This is the recipe for disaster as doing so has been shown to cause overuse
injuries such runner’s knee and other troubles. Instead, make sure to land on
the fore-foot by cultivating a quick and short stride.
Instill relaxation
If you’re body is relaxed when
running and exercising, you’ll become an efficient athlete, doubtless.
Therefore, make sure to get into the practice of relaxing your body—even when
being under the stress of exercise—by taking deep breaths and letting go of any
tension or built-up un-easiness.
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