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Does Running Cause Arthritis?
By Amby Burfoot on 23/02/2006 10:33:30
Even ardent runners wonder if all that pounding won't eventually harm our knees, hips, and backs
member, or friend, or colleague who’s always worrying about the toll running is taking on your knees, hips, and back. You might even be worried yourself. We all know a few one-time runners forced to become swimmers, cyclists, or power-walkers. We wonder
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A Better Warmup Routine
By Runner's World on 03/03/2005 17:19:22
Try this simple dynamic routine before speedwork and racing
Warming up before a race or a speedwork session should mean more than just a 10-minute trot. Gentle running will get the blood flowing, but to avoid that heavy-legged sensation in the opening mile of the race, or the first few repetitions of your speedwork, try some dynamic flexi...
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The RW Complete Guide to Stretching
By on 25/06/2012 16:38:00
Just for runners: an eight-stretch routine, a three-minute routine, and some advanced alternatives for real stretch-lovers
the floor, youll feel a stretch in the muscles around the side of your buttocks. Adjust the angle of your hips and front knee to intensify the stretch
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Stretch yourself
By on 06/02/2013 11:56:55
If you want to go faster on the bike you need to be flexible. Follow this five-minute post-ride routine to increase your mobility.
Reclining Pigeon PoseSTRETCHES: Hips and lower backBENEFIT: Eases hip and knee pain by opening hips and stretching the IT (iliotibial) bandDO IT: Lie on your back. Cross your right ankle over your left thigh. Extend your right arm through your legs
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RW's Whole-Body Stretches
By Runner's World on 25/06/2002 17:25:36
How to stretch more than one muscle group at once
UAN: Article type:++needs pics++--These stretch more than one muscle group at once including your upper body, an often-neglected area in runners. 1. Downward-facing dogKeep your feet hip-width apart and your hands shoulder-width apart. Keep your
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TRX for Triathletes
By Ben Hobson on 09/05/2013 11:00:00
Get stronger and faster this season with our TRX guide for triathletes.
.Drive from the back foot and step feet together.Then progress to lifting the knee into a hop and travel hop. Swimmers PullSFMid
start with hands just in front of hips, palms down.Off-set foot position.Lower body by extending arms, maintain plank posture, pull
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Centre Of Attention
By Alyssa Shafer on 26/02/2009 12:38:15
A close look at the muscle groups that make up your core
in Colorado, USA. "Running requires the coordinated effort of multiple muscles of the stomach, lower back and hips, all working to create a stable pelvis," he says. "These muscles anchor your whole body when you run, and you can't make a strong push
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Q&A with Physio Matt Todman
By on 10/05/2013 16:47:56
Catch up with the highlights from our recent webchat with Six Physio physio Matt Todman.
to raise this question with you as “Dr Google” has thrown up a myriad of possible issues with few obvious solutions…
I have a ‘clicking hip’.
My running biomechanics are poor but at 30 years old (I’ve been a hobby runner / triathlete for only three years
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Fast Abs
By Alyssa Shaffer on 26/02/2009 11:35:34
Forget crunches. If you want to get faster, fitter and stronger, you need to train your core like a runner
's an investment that will pay dividends on the road. HARD CORE, HEALTHY RUNNERYour core is like a power plant. If it’s not working efficiently, you’ll waste energy, says Tim Hilden, a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and exercise physiologist, specialising
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Band Aid
By Sarah Bowen Shea on 09/10/2008 10:29:44
Running's your thing. Pumping iron isn't. But strength training can toughen up a runner's body, so we've come up with a solution: a fast, simple routine that'll improve your running - no iron required
feet.Grab the band under the handles and hold it at your hips with your arms fully extended on the floor. Keeping your arms and legs straight, jackknife your arms and legs up until the body is in a 'V' position with just your upper buttocks on the floor
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