Running is a complex, easy-to-access physical activity that many love (sometimes reluctantly) for its effects on mental health, physical health, and cardiovascular health. But jumping straight into it can reveal some old injuries or biomechanical faults that we thought we never had. Running is a functional exercise, and it is necessary for most sports which […]
Running is a complex, easy-to-access physical activity that many love (sometimes reluctantly) for its effects on mental health, physical health, and cardiovascular health. But jumping straight into it can reveal some old injuries or biomechanical faults that we thought we never had. Running is a functional exercise, and it is necessary for most sports which means it is tied to performance. Before getting serious about running several factors need to be addressed namely, Mobility, Stability, and Strength.
Working on mobility stability and strength (as well as the continued improvement of said factors) are paramount in helping us run better, longer, and when we need it- faster. It is far more intricate and will require adjunct training to facilitate a healthy, pain-free run.
Mobility, stability, and strength in our ankles, knees, and hips are the spots we all know about but running can also be impacted by Spinal issues, neck issues, and even shoulder issues (namely with reciprocal arm swing). Having a functional assessment is the first port of call to get into what parts of our body can be primed to be lean, mean, running machines.
Running is a complex, easy-to-access physical activity that many love (sometimes reluctantly) for its effects on mental health, physical health, and cardiovascular health. But jumping straight into it can reveal some old injuries or biomechanical faults that we thought we never had. Running is a functional exercise, and it is necessary for most sports which means it is tied to performance. Before getting serious about running several factors need to be addressed namely, Mobility, Stability, and Strength.
Working on mobility stability and strength (as well as the continued improvement of said factors) are paramount in helping us run better, longer, and when we need it- faster. It is far more intricate and will require adjunct training to facilitate a healthy, pain-free run.
Mobility, stability, and strength in our ankles, knees, and hips are the spots we all know about but running can also be impacted by Spinal issues, neck issues, and even shoulder issues (namely with reciprocal arm swing). Having a functional assessment is the first port of call to get into what parts of our body can be primed to be lean, mean, running machines.