Injury-free running exercises
Running can be great for your health. But the risk of injuring yourself while running is high, especially if you’re a novice runner. Up to 65 percent of all runners have a running-related injury in any given year.
Running can be great for your health. But the risk of injuring yourself while running is high, especially if you’re a novice runner. Up to 65 percent of all runners have a running-related injury in any given year.
To help you stay injury-free while you run, the physical therapists at University of Iowa Sports Medicine have created videos showing you exercises that can maximize your performance so you can continue to enjoy the health benefits running offers.
A dynamic warmup prepares your body for running by increasing blood flow to your muscles, raising your body temperature, and improving the motion of your joints.
Plyometrics prepare your legs for the quick, forceful movements they make during running.
These exercises improve the strength of all of the muscles that you use while running.
Exercises are performed in “reps” (repetitions) and “sets.”
All of the exercises in this program are intended for runners who are not currently injured and who are in proper physical condition to participate in an exercise program that includes running. Please consult your primary care provider or physical therapist before starting this or any other exercise program.