Most people that run have great bodies and great legs, but there’s a reason for that. Runners don’t just get the beautiful bodies they have simply by running. They often have to do strength training that targets various parts of their bodies, like legs, arms, and core. A great way to increase flexibility as a runner is to practice yoga.
There are so many different types of yoga that it might be useful to watch a couple of videos to see what works best for you. These are some of the best poses for runners:
- Downward facing dog
- Upward facing dog
- Triangle pose
- Sugarcane in the half moonlight
- Bound angle pose
- Eagle pose
- Reclined pyramid pose
- Reclined wide angle pose
- Reclined cobbler’s pose
- Head to knee pose
If you are about to begin your running workout, it would be good to do a warm-up sequence to get your body warmed up, stretched and ready for the run. We found this 15-minute warm-up would get you ready:
One of the great things about yoga is that it lets you work various parts of your body. You use your own body weight to make certain parts of your body stronger. Runners want sexy, strong legs and this video helps lengthen your muscles, build strength in your core, quads, hamstrings, and glutes:
Stretching after you go for a run prevents you from being sore the next day. This is a perfect class for runners that feel their body sore or tight after their run. It will also help with sore feet and ankles, which is a common problem for runners post-run:
Yoga is a great way to build your strength as a runner and there are different levels of intensity. Always start with beginners classes and work your way up to more difficult poses. Yoga will definitely make you stronger and prepare you for your runs, as well as help release tension in your body from running.