Hi guys! I’ve put together another core stability workout, aimed at functional fitness for runners. Also, I have listed some benefits of a strong core. Enjoy 😊 💪🏼🏃🏼♀️
Benefits of a strong core
- Run faster. Did you know that core strength is extra important for a runner? Improves speed, efficiency, and helps prevent injury.
- Stabilizes your lower back. When you train your core, your lower back also gets stronger and healthier.
- Enhance flexibility.
- Improve balance, coordination, posture and power.
1. Russian Twists – can be done with or without medicine ball. I was using a 2kg med ball. Feet should be raised a few inches off the ground in front of you, twisting the torso from left to right in a controlled motion.
2. V-Sits – lying vertically on the floor with arms and legs stretched out, bring both the arms and legs up to the middle simultaneously engaging the abdominals and lower back down in a controlled motion.
3. 4-Point Kneeling – On all fours, slowly raise your right arm and left leg simultaneously, and lower in a controlled motion. Repeat on the opposite side.
4. Lunge Twists – Step forward dropping the back knee down toward the ground. Ensure the front knee is directly in line with the ankle joint to prevent injury. Twist from side to side, with the option of using a weight such as medicine ball.
➡️ Perform each exercise for 40 sec.
➡️ Take 20sec recovery between each exercise before moving onto the next.
➡️ Repeat 5 sets of all 4 exercises.
Find this CORE WORKOUT video on YouTube
Streetrunner 🇬🇧🏃🏼♀️ 