24/03/2022
Tips for runners: Most of the time people that run are often people that don’t have much time due to their busy schedules. Fair play. In return we have to be mindful of the stress load that running causes on all the joints that keep you standing let alone walking.
Let’s use this example: if your training in the gym and your goal is to build strength on DB bench press are you going to pick up 30kg DB each hand having not much control, risking tearing your rotator cuffs or are you smarter than that and look to start with 10kg each hand for better form using a weight you can handle to help build better balance and growth of the muscle to help strengthen the muscles surrounding your rotator cuffs to take more load?
Let’s get back to runners: in order to run longer distances, or have more longevity in running, runners must focus on the conditioning aspect of the joints and their surrounding muscles to handle the stress load I.e: Hips, glutes, adductors, knees, calfs, Achilles’ tendon and probably lots more. These are key 🔑 areas that are often neglected by most exercise enthusiasts which could be hindering progression and self motivation.
Bottom line: Train smart and don’t skip leg day. 🦵👈
