How Improving Your Core Strength Can Improve Your Running

Improving your core strength can lead to improved running speed and endurance. However, most runners today tend to neglect the huge demands that running makes on their core (including the abs, lower back and glutes) which work together to balance and stabilize the upper and lower body. Numerous studies have shown that strong legs are meaningless without a powerful core. Here's why:

A weak core can be likened to the rusty springs of an old couch. Try to jump off an old, sagging couch - you will find that most of the energy generated during kick-off is lost, because the tired springs simply 'give way'.

The springs on a new couch are like a well-conditioned core. They are more efficient in turning the energy generated during "push-off" into a massive up-thrust, propelling you higher with minimal energy loss.

Without a strong core, the power generated by your legs will be lost, leading to early fatigue. What's more, a weak core can compromise your posture, making your legs and arms compensate for the weaker core muscles. That is the leading cause of faulty technique, falls and injury (such as lower back pain).

So how do you increase your Core Strength? A strong core emanates from your abdominal muscles. But, that's where most people stop. You need to work your entire core. There are numerous exercises you can do to strengthen your core, I show several great exercises in my book “How To Run Like A Deer, Forever”.

Another great way to strengthen your core is the Power Wheel. This device is simply amazing. Use it for just 3 minutes after your daily warm-up and stretch routine and it will expose and begin building up every hidden "weak link" that is dragging you down and hurting your running speed and endurance!

The Power Wheel is similar to a traditional abdominal wheel but much better because not only can you grip it with your hands, you can also strap your feet on to it to hit your core from different angles. To learn more about the Power Wheel and how it can improve your core strength, please check out: http://www.runningtough.com/power_wheel.html

I hope this email has been informative for you! Don’t forget, more emails are on their way. In fact, you should be receiving your next email, “Increasing Your Speed” shortly.

Remember, if you are experiencing pain, see a doctor as soon as possible.

Thanks,

Jerry Hopkins
Author of “How to Run Like a Deer Forever”
jerry@runningtough.com
http://www.runningtough.com

P.S. Don’t forget to check out how you can strengthen your core and improve you running in just three minutes a day with the Power Wheel. Check out http://www.runningtough.com/power_wheel.html for more information.

P.P.S. Read more about the proper work your abs and numerous other exercises that will make you a much tougher, and better, runner in my book “How to Run Like a Deer Forever.” http://www.runningtough.com/order.html.

P.P.P.S. Right now you can order the “How to Run Like a Deer Forever” program for just $29.95 and you will also receive three free gifts valued at $149.90 free. Check out http://www.runningtough.com/run_injury_free.html to learn more.




This blogl is for educational purposes only. Always consult your own personal doctor for medical advice and follow it even it contradicts what is said in this email.

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