As a Certified Chi Running Instructor I sometimes get asked how it is possible to run without using legs for propulsion. The answer lies in the balanced lean that is held in place by our core muscles engagement. Attached are four great exercises to help develop strong core muscles for minimal leg usage.
BALANCED N MOTION
Running Without Your Legs
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When you go for a run, do you look to improve your running form or pay attention to how your body is feeling? Do you just break your runs into tempo, long slow distance, hill repeats, intervals, or fun runs? Do you just consider it a great workout if you made it through the plan? […]
As a ChiRunning® instructor I love it when we get reviews that attest to how we help folks transition from a heel-striker to a midfoot runner after attending a one-day workshop. Here is one that was recently posted in The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2014/apr/17/chi-running-heel-strike-midfoot-technique-coach
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