PILATES & CO RUNNING SERIES
As the third instalment to our Running and Pilates Series, Dave Norman, Studio Owner, takes us through his top Pilates moves for Runners. Utilising a variety of Pilates equipment in the studio Dave focuses on working the body, specifically hips and spine, in all directions outside the one directional motion used for running. This helps balance and strengthen the body to reduce injury and burnout often seen with die hard runners.
To see our previous two running Blogs, link here:
David Norman, Pilates & Co Studio Owner
1.HIP STABILITY ON THE CADILLAC
Inner thigh activations (3 variations) with standing leg balance for improving hip glute strength. Great variety for lateral hip challenge.
2. EXTENDED PIGEON ON THE SPINE CORRECTOR
Extended Pigeon glute mobility, hip flexor release and lower back strengthening with rotation variation.
3. SPINAL TWIST ON THE CADILLAC
Spinal twist movement with hamstring and glute range of motion challenge. Involving lots of hip control.
4. STANDING BALANCE AND CONTROL ON WUNDA CHAIR
Standing balance and control using ankle, knee and hip strength on one side and mobility on the other.
5. OBLIQUE PIKE ON WUNDA CHAIR
Whole body oblique Pike to improve later body strength and promote spine flexion and control.
6. SIDE SCISSOR ON THE WUNDA CHAIR
Side scissor oblique hold for improved ‘core’ strength whilst hips move in running motion.
7. HIP ABDUCTION STRETCH ON REFORMER
Hip abduction stretch with knee drive and hip flexion under side body load to increase hip mobility with lateral and rotational challenge.
8. STANDING POSTERIOR cHAIN ACTIVATION ON REFORMER
Standing posterior chain activation and balance on moving carriage.
9. SIDE BODY KNEE TUCKS ON REFORMER
Side body knee tucks for whole body strength and control of movement under huge challenge.
10. FEET IN STRAPS ON REFORMER
Feet in straps for hip socket lubrication. A classic feel good pilates movement loved by all with added spine rolling massage. 2 of the best feel good moves around!
If you are a runner and would like to talk to us about using Pilates to support your running, please email info@pilatesandco.com.au or check out one of our Intro Offers HERE