Improving your daily jog couldn’t be easier with this simple yet effective routine.
Getting out for outdoor activity and burning extra calories is that bit easier with the brighter evenings. And what better way to take advantage of them than with a spot of running?
Remember, if you are a beginner, start slowly and gradually build yourself up from a fast walk or a slow trot. As you become more comfortable and capable as the weeks progress, you can begin to up the pace a little.
But whether you are a beginner or more advanced, I can’t stress enough the benefits of a strength-training routine. It can be a huge advantage for many reasons, not least injury-prevention and joint-protection.
Some of the most common running injuries are in the knees and calves, but bad posture while pounding the pavement can also lead to neck and back problems, so checking your running form by having someone make a video of you on the treadmill is never a bad idea, no matter how advanced you might be.
There are plenty of exercises that will help benefit your running and keep you injury-free, including the plank, prisoner squat, reverse lunge and jumping squat. Don’t forget to use our previous foam-rolling and stretching techniques to avoid tightness as you do these. Read more
