Simple yogic warm-up before a run

To warm up before any physical activity is not just useful, but rather even necessary. Even if you think you are in great shape and nothing bad will happen - this is only 2-3 km away, you have to do this if you do not want then to limp on both legs for a week.

To warm up before any physical activity is not just useful, but rather even necessary. Even if you think you are in great shape and nothing bad will happen - this is only 2-3 km away, you have to do this if you do not want then to limp on both legs for a week.

Video workout Vladimir Degtyarev and Andrew Yastrebova I have already published. Now I want to share another interesting workout. It works - check for yourself.

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These exercises are taken from yoga and help stretch the muscles of the thigh. And remember that you're pulling for exactly as much as your body allows you to. No sudden movements and jerks!

Exercise №1 - pose dancer

Back straight, right arm extended forward parallel to the floor. Left leg bent at the knee. Left hand grab left big toe. Lean slightly forward, left foot is pulled back and upward. Ideally, the performance of the thigh should be parallel to the floor and the shin - is perpendicular. Are balancing in this position 5 breaths, gently come out of the pose and repeat the same with the right foot.

Not necessarily perform it perfectly. If you do not do yoga, or you have not a good stretch, just try gently as high as possible to raise the thigh. Hand while also must be straight.

Exercise №2 - a warrior pose

This posture helps you prepare for running their knees and to prevent possible injury.

Stand erect, breathe deeply. A step the left foot for a distance of 90-125 cm. Raise both arms parallel to the floor, palms down, back straight. Bend left leg so that the knee angle was 90 degrees. The knee should not extend forward beyond the foot. It should be in line with the heel. Face turn toward the legs, chin straight. Do not forget about the back - hips and shoulders should be in the same plane. Stand 4-5 breaths and repeat all this with the other leg.

These exercises have several variants. These options are in the post - one of the easiest. Of course, only those exercises are not enough to warm up before running. But you can try to add them to your "diet";)

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