Running is a fundamental cardiovascular exercise that can be performed outdoors or on a track. It builds endurance, burns calories, and strengthens the lower body muscles while improving cardiovascular health.
Also Works
QuadricepsHamstringsCalvesGlutes
How to Perform
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Begin with a brief warm-up walk or light jog.
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Start running at a comfortable pace, landing with a midfoot strike.
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Keep your arms bent at 90 degrees, swinging them naturally with each stride.
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Maintain an upright posture with your head up and shoulders relaxed.
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Breathe rhythmically, inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth.
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Continue running until you reach your target distance.
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Finish with a cool-down walk and stretching.
Pro Tips
•Start slower than you think you should; the goal is to finish the distance feeling strong, not to burn out early.
•Land with a midfoot strike under your hips, not with your heel reaching out in front of you.
•Aim for a cadence of 170-180 steps per minute to reduce impact and improve efficiency.
Common Mistakes
•Starting too fast and hitting a wall halfway through the distance, resulting in a slower overall time.
•Overstriding (reaching the foot out in front), which acts as a brake with every step and increases injury risk.
•Running with tense shoulders hunched up by the ears, which wastes energy and restricts breathing.