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People dont often realize that the foundation of running is balance.
Running is literally a one-leg sport, saysCasey Green, a trainer withCharge Running.
Youre either gliding through the air or balancing or propelling off of one leg at a time.
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Besides the fact that youre on one leg throughout your run,outdoor runsin particular require balancing skills.
So balancing, with regard to running, is the ability to stay upright as you move.
Its that anticipation of being off-balance and correcting yourself to adjust and hold yourself up, says Green.
To activate your balancing skills before you run, its all about single-leg moves.
Keep scrolling for the warmup moves that experts recommend.
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Balancing exercises for runners
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Stand with your feet pointing straight forward.
Lift your leg off of the ground and bring it to about 90 degrees.
Maintain a neutral posture as you hold with your foot flexed for about 30 seconds, then switch legs.
Stand on one leg slightly, leaving your toes on the ground.
Raise one knee up to 90 degrees and do a quick calf raise with the standing leg.
Lower back down, take your next step, and repeat.
Do this five to 10 times.
Pull one knee into your chest while balancing on the other leg, then step and repeat.
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