If you want to get ready to run, then you first need to be able to hop! Running requires single-leg hopping from one leg to the other with a controlled forward fall. So you need to condition your feet, ankles, and lower legs to prevent injuries and unwanted wear and tear when pounding the pavement or treadmill. There are several keys to proper hopping. One, the concept of assuming a standing plank where you keep your ribs and shoulders down, abs crunched, and glutes clenched to prevent excessive hyper-extension of your lower back. Two, you want to keep your knees soft and slightly flexed. Three, you want to stay on the balls of your feet. Start hopping on 2 legs and gradually progress to doing them on one leg a time. The single-leg version is like a lie detector test for your running gait, as it will quickly expose any strength and stability imbalances between sides. If you have a weak side, perform twice as many sets on that side to bring it up to par with your strong leg ASAP. And try this 4-Minute Bodyweight Cardio Burner today: perform as many hops on your left leg as you can in 20 seconds then rest for 10 seconds. Now repeat on your right side. That’s 1 round. Perform 4 total rounds. Oh yeah- this workout will make your legs look legit in heels. I should know- I just bought myself a pair of stilettos at DSW and I look amazing. And you will too! For more info, go here: blog.dsw/epic-shoe-love/get-fit-new-balance-bj-gaddour #ShoeLovers #DSW #NewBalance #YourBodyIsYourBarbell #BJGaddour
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 15:52:44 +0000