Pilates for Runners

What are the symptons most runner encounter?

Knee problems, strained muscles or ligaments, muscle cramps or worse ring a bell? – These are the symptoms that most runners complain about (https://kineo-runnerslab.ch): The high strain on the leg muscles when running takes its toll. While the body can compensate for a lot when you are young, the complaints become more noticeable with age and every kilometre you have run. This is often accompanied by back and/or neck pain.

Where do the symptons come from?

There are many reasons why these symptoms appear at all and the reasons differ according to each symptom and also from one person to another. Some of the most common reasons are:

• improper loading,

• tension in the muscles,

• lack of posture muscles and/ or slight damage of those muscles

• overloading of the cartilage below the kneecap, when having knee issues

How does Pilates help you to overcome those difficulties?

Pilates combines strengthening your muscles while stretching them. Additionally, during a Pilates practice muscles strained by your favourite sport can actively recover while underused muscles are challenged. Pilates strengthens the postural and core muscles. Pilates training ensures that your body is trained holistically and thus protects you from injury.

How does Pilates improve your running

Pilates has a supportive effect on your running: With just one or two training sessions a week, you can overcome typical problems caused by running. Pilates will strengthen your body, which in turn will become more resilient and less susceptible to injuries. Pilates training can be used before and after running as a pure “warm-up” or “cool-down” workout, as well as a full session on a non-running day. It revitalises your training routine and enhances your running performance by strengthening your core muscles, that will help you to have an open chest while running. The open chest will in turn enhance your breathing. – Imagine Pilates training as your miracle weapon to excel at your favourite sport.

How an when can I give it a try?

If you would like to try Pilates for Athletes: Runner’s Classes, contact me for a free consultation on how I can help you via info@pilates-for-athletes.com. I offer individual and group classes, online and in person. Depending on your personal needs and wants I am confident that we will find a solution suitable for you!

Pilates for Athletes trains you the way you need it as a runner:

• It promotes the muscles that are neglected in your running training.

• It prevents injuries by strengthening the joint stabilizers in the hips, knees and ankles.

• It strengthens the core muscles to guarantee an open chest, which will support your breathing.

Enjoy many more years of your favourite sport: Invest in your Pilates Training today!