Seven Day Home Running Programme

Running is a sport of passion; Why else would we torture our bodies with miles of punishment every day?

Running injuries are an unfortunate, but all too common, occurrence. The most common injuries occur in the lower limbs (calves, ankles, Achilles tendon) and lower back.

These problems occur due to poor technique, uneven surfaces, muscles overuse, excessive training or incorrect footwear. Running along on hard surfaces can in time, cause muscle strain and damage to The joints. The Yoga Anatomy ‘Seven Day Home Running Programme’ aims specifically to give Running Stretches, help strengthen the lower back, reducing pressure caused by constant jarring on the spine during a run, and provide a Pilates & Yoga Running Training Programme.

Course Duration: 80 minutes.

The feet are often considered the foundation of the body. There are numerous benefits to having strong feet, and this can be encouraged by performing proper foot exercises. Additionally, flexibility can be attained by exercising the feet, and this may positively affect balance and support of the body’s weight.

Your lower extremity is everything from your hip to your toes, including your hip, thigh, knee, leg, ankle, foot, and toes.

There are a large number of muscles in the upper limb, these are involved in allowing us to move and perform important tasks such as gripping with our hands or raising our arms, they also provide extra stability around the shoulder joint.

Using the natural weight of the body to create space in and around the joints. Around 40% of patients will have significant relief within 2–3 weeks. The remaining 20% will get significant relief between 4–6 weeks. Less than 20% will experience no relief or minimal relief. Very rarely will a patient get worse.

The powerhouse is comprised of a group of muscles; abdominals (upper and lower), lower back, buttocks and the hip — this is the core of Pilates. According to Joseph Pilates, the powerhouse is the centre of the body and when strengthened it offers a solid foundation for any movement.

Looking at primal movement patterns derived from our cavemen ancestors.

Pilates for runners. Here we use the towel to resist against and focus on certain areas of the body.