5 Non-running Exercises for the Runner
Personal trainer and national fitness manager from Genesis Health + Fitness, Sam Merza, shares the top 5 exercises that will give you the biggest boost to your running goals, and help prevent injury.As any runner knows, training is not just miles on your legs. There are plenty of non-running, low impact exercise – including reformer Pilates, mat pilates and yoga - that have so much to offer runners.
While running is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that can help you stay healthy and fit, it is not the only form of exercise that runners should incorporate into their training regimen. In fact, by including non-running exercises, you can reduce the risk of injury when you do run.
Running is a high-impact activity that can put a lot of stress on your joints, especially if you're running on hard surfaces or running long distances. Incorporating strength training exercises into your routine can help build muscle and improve joint stability and developing news skills, such as flexibility, balance, and coordination can improve overall running performance.
Additional exercises can also help you to break through plateaus. If you've been running for a while, you may find that your progress has plateaued. Incorporating other exercises can help break through these plateaus by challenging your body in different ways and keeping your workouts interesting.
Click here to learn these exercises and watch your overall performance improve in leaps and bounds.
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