Almost 4ooo people took part in last Sunday’s, first ever Ealing Half Marathon; I was one of them and was a little disappointed with my time.
The reasons for running a slower time than planned can be many; mine was due to going off too fast over the first half of the race.
As a Personal Trainer, I think that a lot of runners neglect strength and conditioning exercises and Core exercises in the gym. These type of exercises can improve times and prevent injury during training and, of course, have general benefits to Core strength and strength and tone in the body overall.
So, what are these exercises?
Well, it’s very difficult to explain, in detail, using the written word but essentially we are talking about Lower Body, Upper Body and Core:
Lower Body exercises could be :
- Step-in Lunges
- Single Leg Squats/Deadlifts
- Walking Lunges
- Hamstring Swiss Ball Leg Curls
- Eccentric Leg Extensions
Upper Body Exercises could be:
- Standing Shoulder Press
- Single/Double Arm Row
- Upright Row
- Single/Double Arm Chest Press
Core Exercises could be: 
- Lying Leg Lowers
- Swiss Ball Supermans
- Lo-Hi Raises
If you a runner and are looking to improve your time over any distance or want to stay injury free then you can book a free consultation with us to discuss how we could implement these exercises into your routine.
Equally, you don’t have to be a runner to do these exercises, they have fantastic benefits on overall body tone, shape and fitness for everyone.
If you have any questions regarding this, or any other of our Blogs you can call me directly, Roy 07921 777477 or email me at info@bodylinestudios.co.uk
Do you have any running, training or injury stories you would like to share where these exercises have helped you? Please leave your comments below, Thank You.