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should not load someone in a
lunge if they do not have the right
toe mobility.
“FRC helps build mobility into the
joints of the body, before you load
the body,” he says.
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Encourage
your clients to
increase their
running mileage
and intensity
gradually.”
Similarly, Dynamic Reformer
Pilates can also be a beneficial
complementary exercise for
runners. In Dynamic Reformer
Pilates classes, the obliques
are featured heavily, as well as
exercises that integrate
cross-sections of the body.
Not only is this a low impact form
of exercise – a perfect complement
for the high impact demands of
running – it can deliver big benefits
for runners looking for that extra
edge.
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Increase the load gradually
“Don’t allow your clients to go from
zero to hero,” cautions Neil. “And
encourage them to pay attention
to small niggles. These are often
indications of a lack of joint health
and are compounded by repetitive
movements like running. If they are
not addressed, they can start to
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The final thing for trainers to
remember is to encourage their
clients to increase their running
mileage and intensity gradually over
time.