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Run Faster by Doing Lunges
By Christina | November 12, 2008
Sounds unusual right, run faster without running? Well, there are muscles responsible for making you fast so training those muscles will assist you with your running. There are two exercises you can incorporate into your workout routine to reduce your sprint times which in essence means you are faster:
Reaching Lunge
Begin by standing in a neutral position. Take a big step forward with your right leg allowing the knee to land directly above the ankle as you lunge downwards. Try to place your chest onto your thigh and touch your fingertips to the floor and return to start as soon as possible. Repeat to the other side and continue alternating as may time as you can.
Single Leg Reach
Place a relatively small object on the floor a few feet out in front of you, it should be about 12 to 18″ tall. Standing on one leg allow the other leg to drift back while you squat down slightly. Once you are in a lowered position reach for the object with your fingertips and stand back up. Repeat this on the same leg 15 times and then switch sides. Do three sets on each leg.
These two exercises will help you develop power and strength which are important components of speed.
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