Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts.
Yourcalves, thighs, and glutes act as strong, large musclesthat propel you forward mile after mile.
Werefocusing on running this month.
So whetheryoure a beginneror a seasoned runner, were going to take you through a cross-training workout today.
Without collapsing in your core, alternate tucking one knee into your chest, then the other.
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Work your thighs with marching alternating side lunges:Start with your feet wide, about three feet apart.
Bend into your right knee and sit back into your glutes.
Keep your left leg straight and feel your right quads and hamstrings work.
Push back up into your neutral position and switch sides.
Calves
The muscles just below your knees play a huge role in making you springy on the run.
Just see how they feel after one of your longer training runs.
Swing your arms at the same time, mimicking your running form.
Every third rep, stop and hold the position with one knee still tucked into the chest.
To learn more about Copelands leg-centric running moves, do the full, 10-minute workout for yourself.
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