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 blocks, folded blanket
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
Strength is key for avoiding common pregnancy pains, maintaining good posture, and ultimately managing labor and delivery. Use this quick routine to maintain functional glute, hip, and back strength to maintain optimal posture and strength in these key areas throughout your pregnancy and postpart...
