Everyone- If there's a mirror or window around where you can glance at your reflection during these Single-leg exercises, I highly recommend it. Balancing on one foot is KEY for every runner. Since running is quite literally balancing on foot at a time, IMPROVING your single leg balance will help improve your speed, stability, and stamina.
Perform the single-leg exercises as your warm-up and then begin your run.
AFTER YOUR RUN- Please allow yourself at LEAST 5 minutes to stretch. Hold each stretch for at least one minute and target anything that feels tight/sore.
Beginner- Do the single leg exercises, then run in your aerobic heart rate zone for 35 minutes. Finish with stretching.
Intermediate- Do the SL exercises first, then run for 45 minutes in aerobic zone; finish with static stretching.
Advanced- SL exercises+ 60 min aerobic run+ stretching
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