Running is trending, and we’re rooting for it. Everywhere you look, people are hitting the pavement, taking more steps, and getting their heart rates up.
But when it comes to running, people are conscious of succumbing to injury and improving their performance and endurance – getting more bang for their buck. So try our Pilates and supportive workouts for runners.
Hannah, co-owner of Our Pilates, is a physiotherapist and runner who has worked with many fellow runners over the years to help them recover from or prevent injury, improve their performance, and reach their goals. Having experienced running injuries and seen first-hand how Pilates can help in so many ways, owners Brooke and Han strongly believe that if you love running, you should incorporate Pilates into your weekly routine. Incorporating Pilates into your running routine can improve your technique and efficiency, boosting your performance and reducing the risk of overuse injury.
Pilates and running go hand in hand and are a great way to balance the intensity of your runs. Running-specific exercises can make a big difference after just a few sessions. Pilates is particularly effective at building strength, control and muscular endurance in the areas needed for running. It focuses on core and hip strength, knee control, ankle stability, posture and body awareness, all of which make a big difference to your running technique without you even realizing it. With less energy wasted on poor biomechanics and posture, you’ll feel lighter and less tired during your runs, making it much more enjoyable to get out and about.
But it’s not just the physical benefits you’ll notice: Pilates strengthens the mind-body connection and helps you move mindfully, giving you more control over your breathing and helping you release unwanted tension.
20-Minute Pilates Workout for Runners
This 20-minute workout is designed to develop all the strength and control you need when running. Do each exercise for 60 seconds at your own pace, making sure to do both sides.
Side Kick
Dead insects
Bridge March
Donkey kick
Side Plank Leg Lift
Lunges and High Knees
scooter
Squats and calf raises
Arabesque and squat
Climber
Hannah McKimm is co-owner of Our Pilates, an online subscription Pilates service that offers an entire library of online classes to help you build core strength from the comfort of your own home. With classes for all levels and abilities, ranging from 5 minutes to 50 minutes, there’s something for everyone.
