New runners should incorporate strengthening their cores to improve running posture, increase speed, and breathe deeper.
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6 Core Exercises for Beginner Runners
Published by Lauren Keating
Lauren Keating is a freelance journalist, who specializes in health, nutrition, and fitness reporting. She is a former trends reporter for Tech Times and was previously a contributing writer for Fit Nation Magazine and covered a nutrition beat (as well as covering other miscellaneous topics) for Brooklyn News Service. She currently freelances for RunnerClick and Rockay running sites. She has a love for running and is always looking for new fitness and health trends. View all posts by Lauren Keating
Hi there Lauren,
As I read your link, I began sitting up straighter in my chair and sucking in my gut. I always thought core = stomach, but I was very wrong. I plan on returning to running as soon as it warms up so I’ll heed the article’s advice.
Thank you for sharing.
AnnMarie
Spring weather is the perfect return to running weather! I try to sit up straight as much as I can. It’s the little things that can help!