Running
A repetitive aerobic movement that improves cardiovascular fitness and endurance.
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- Warm up with light walking or dynamic stretches.
- Begin running at a moderate pace.
- Maintain a steady breathing rhythm and upright posture.
- Land lightly with a midfoot or forefoot strike.
- Cool down with walking and stretching.
Form cues
- Keep chest up
- Relax shoulders
- Lean slightly forward from ankles
- Swing arms naturally
Common mistakes
- Overstriding
- Hunching shoulders
- Landing heavily on heels
Breathing
Exhale steadily as you push off, inhale as you recover.
