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Running brings a lot of benefits to our body. It burns calories, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, strengthens muscles, and is a fantastic mood booster. It might seem that running is the last thing you want to do when you’re feeling upset. However, running stimulates endorphins and other feel-good hormones that can improve your mood and relieve tension. Most importantly, running is free!
However, like all exercise, running can cause injury to your body if not done properly. For instance, runners with existing physical conditions like joint pain or knee injuries should take extra caution. The terrain you run on also causes different impacts on your limbs. Physionique shares some proper training methods for running to reduce the risk of injuries and to maximise the benefits of running.
- New runners should start by walking and lead up to walk-run intervals
- Schedule enough rest periods in between heavy training or races
- Introduce uphill and downhill running gradually and with caution
- Running on trails (e.g. rocks, roots, drops) not only provide softer ground but allow your body to practise different strategies for foot and ankle movement due to the unpredictable and variable surface
- Vary your training by practising a range of different skills and drills to expand your repertoire of movement
- Practise other forms of exercise to improve your body’s active stabilisation, balance, mobility, and strength. This may include balance activities on an unstable surface, resistance training, plyometrics, dynamic stretching in the gym
This article was contributed by Physionique. Physionique is a physiotherapy clinic in Singapore that offers an array of services from physiotherapy to podiatry and sports massage and rehabilitation programmes. You can find and book an appointment with any of Physionique’s therapists with GetDoc.
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