Correct body posture for running: 5 key points

Correct body posture for running

When we mention exercise and fitness, many people will immediately think of running. I think this is because compared to other sports, running is a good entry-level and can see results. In addition, the threshold is not high, and a pair of running shoes and a lightweight clothing can start running.

However, although running is almost fast is a human skill, not everyone can run! Or in other words, running without using the correct body posture!

Correct posture improves your running efficiency and reduces the risk of injury. The wrong posture will only make you run very tired, and it is easy to accumulate chronic exercise injuries over time!

Today I want to introduce to you the five key points of maintaining the correct running posture

! 　　Head

Please raise your head and put your chin in your running. Please remind yourself to raise your head and chest and chin at any time.

Because when you look straight ahead, your chin will naturally be raised, and your breathing will become difficult. On the contrary, if you move your vision a little, your chin will naturally be closed and your breathing will be easier. Therefore, the best position for the head is to raise your head and retract your chin, look forward, about 30 degrees down, or look about 5-10 meters ahead.

In addition, do not lower your head and run hard, so that your body will lean forward and your center of gravity will be forward, which will easily cause a burden on the neck and waist.

Shoulder

Relax, do not swing your shoulders and relax, do not swing your arms with your shoulders, and do not shrug your shoulders. The arm is easy to tighten. When swinging your arms, you can let your elbows close to your ribs, or put your hands down at any time, let your hands relax on both sides for a few seconds.

Arm

The elbow is bent like a pendulum swing to relax your shoulders. The elbow is bent at 90 degrees, and you swing relax with the shoulders as the axis.

Take the elbow as the starting point, swing one arm backward, and the other arm naturally forward, just like a pendulum. The swing range is based on the ribs or waist as the center point, with the fingers back to the ribs, and the elbows forward only to the ribs.

It is conceivable to hit the person behind with your elbows, rather than punching the person in front. In addition, gently clench your fists with both hands, relax and do not tighten, avoid being too strong, and straighten your wrists and do not bend backward.

Tortoise

Stretch back and reduce the belly, straighten the chest, and straighten the back, as if it is a straight line, leaning forward slightly. Remember not to bend or arch the back to avoid causing burden on the back and pain.

Both feet

The toes are straight in front of the front, and the toes should be directed straight forward to avoid eight or eight outside and causing discomfort on the knees.

How to make your feet stand straight in front when running? Imagine drawing a straight line on the ground and put your feet on both sides of the straight line so that they will not be crooked.

In addition, use the soles of your feet to the ground instead of the heel or toes to make the soles of your forward hit the ground smoothly and gently. Remember not to step down heavily, as this can easily hurt your knees.