Stretching, with the aim to increase flexibility or to relieve tight muscles, is more often than not a waste of time at best and counter productive for runners at worst.
Mobility work, on the other hand, could be exactly what you are looking for to improve form and performance and make running feel better.
So what’s the difference and how do you do it?
Let’s find out.
You’ll learn:
- The difference between mobility and flexibility
- Some simple exercises for both that you can do today,
- Why stretching can be a waste of time for runners and why it’s the wrong choice for tight muscles
LINKS:
If you’d like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link.
For my recommendations of at-home equipment and other running products I recommend, check out my curated list on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theplantedrunner
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Music Credits:
Music from Uppbeat
