Perfect Your Running Technique

Publish Date

September 24, 2018

Author

BeachLife Physiotherapy

5 Tips to Perfect Your Running Technique

Most running injuries (50-75%) can be attributed to overuse caused by incorrect technique. Ensuring correct running technique reduces injury risk and improves performance.

Tip #1:

Over striding increases load through the legs and reduces power.

Tip #2:

An upright posture CAN INCREASE YOUR RUNNING EFFICIENCY.

Tip #3:

Relaxing YOUR shoulders IMPROVES breathing and REDUCES neck muscle TENSION.

Tip #4:

Correct arm swing improves body mechanics and helps keep rhythm

Tip #5:

No evidence shows heel or forefoot strike being more beneficial

Correct running technique reduces injury risk and improves performance!

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