8/30/2023 0 Comments Toy soldiers exerciseMobility refers to a joint’s range of motion. (Standing pigeon is one of my favorite post-run stretches!)īut what exactly does mobility mean? It’s different from being flexible. And after battling constant injuries, I knew I needed to prioritize taking time to wake up my body and take care of my body after a run with a cooldown, stretching and mobility work. Warm up before a run (and stretching after) is part of how I was can stay injury free while increasing my mileage ( among a few other things). Static stretching does have its benefits, but it’s not ideal before a run (and can even lead to injury). Having warm and awake muscles will improve your running form, improve how you feel on a run and help prevent injuries when you workout. Dynamic stretches are different than static stretches (where you stay in one place and hold a stretch for 30+ seconds etc.) because they involve a wider range of motion, and their goal is to wake and warm up your muscles and joints. My Go-To Dynamic Warm Up Exercises for Runningīefore a run, I always do dynamic stretches.
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