Running

Cardiovascular / Beginner

6 ratings

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How to do Running:

Muscles Worked

Details

running is a cardiovascular exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, glutes, hip flexors and hamstrings ...more

running is a cardiovascular exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, glutes, hip flexors and hamstrings.

Learning proper running form is easy with the step by step running instructions, running tips, and the instructional running technique video on this page. running is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the running video, learn how to do the running, and then be sure and browse through the running workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Alleviate pressure on your lower back by acting as if you are "leading with your crotch" while running.

Variations

  1. Alternate speeds by jogging and then sprinting all out at top speed.

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

6 Reviews

  • Wayne79
    over 11 years ago
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    Nothing beats a good run

  • chandrawilker
    about 11 years ago
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    love it

  • TylerS
    almost 11 years ago
    #

    Not my favorite, but it gets the job done :)

  • KarenPants
    about 10 years ago
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    Glad you included dynamic stretching instead of just static stretching. Makes a world of difference when reducing injuries before some of those super long runs!

  • louiedan
    over 9 years ago
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    Basic but really important

  • JohnOhman
    over 9 years ago
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    One of my least favorite exercises, but that's just me hating on cardio.

Tips

  1. Alleviate pressure on your lower back by acting as if you are "leading with your crotch" while running.

Variations

  1. Alternate speeds by jogging and then sprinting all out at top speed.

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Compound