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.
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Running Without Your Legs
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Balancing while running is one of the four components of Chi Running. After instilling good posture, finding your balance as you lift your heels is crucial to having effortless leg movement. To find your balance you will need to “feel for” or in Chi terms, “Body Sense”, a mid-foot landing and not feel any muscle tightness […]
When learning something new it is always important to approach it gradually so that you can become proficient. For example when learning to play an instrument, you begin with learning how to hold the instrument and then are taught a few notes to practice with. As you practice those notes, they feel awkward at first […]
What makes ChiRunning so different from conventional running is the technique based training. Learning to ChiRun with one focus at a time provides you a mindful practice and an efficient running form. First, by developing a connected posture line - the cornerstone to ChiRunning, allows for gravity to propel you forward with allot less leg […]