Use this full body Reset after a big week of mileage, and especially during your peak weeks to absorb all of your hard work and ensure you don't dip into deficit. Embrace this recovery time is just as important and equally as productive as the miles themselves.
- Focus: recovery
- Key muscles: calves, hamstrings, hips, glutes, back, shoulders
- When: post-run/workout or recovery day
- Suggested props: bolster or pillow, block
Use this routine to strengthen your glutes and core, increase hip mobility, improve arm swing, and optimize your form for the miles ahead.
- Focus: strength, performance
- Key muscles: glutes, hips, core, back, shoulders
- When: pre-run or cross-training
- Suggested props: strap/belt/tie, 2 block...
While we're busy moving forward (think: walking, running, etc.) the sides of our body are often neglected. Use this Reset to get outside your usual range of motion by side bending — lean your way back into balance. Go left, go right, then return yourself to center, to balance.
- Focus: balance
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Your hips don't have to be stiff. Maintain range of motion and ease post-run stiffness, muscular imbalances, and low back pain along the way.
- Focus: recovery
- Key muscles: hips, back
- When: post-workout or recovery day