The doctor called five exercises to reduce the risk of injuries when running

Sports medicine doctor Yuri Sdobnikov named five exercises to reduce the risk of injury while running. His words are reported by “Championship”.

To begin with, the expert advised to do lunges. He noted that this exercise is ideal for developing strength and stability of the lower extremities. Further, Sdobnikov recommended performing lifts on toes, which helps to strengthen and improve the functioning of the calf muscles, and also contributes to better cushioning and repulsion when running.

In addition, the doctor suggested including a side plank in the workout, which helps to improve core stability and maintain the correct body position while running. To stabilize the knee and pelvis, he advised doing a glute bridge on one leg.

The last exercise recommended by Sdobnikov is the “frog”. These are jumps from a deep squat, in which the legs are shoulder-width apart. The specialist advised to start with one or two sets of three to five jumps and focus not on the quantity, but on the quality of the jumps.

Earlier, an ultramarathon runner, candidate of medical sciences Alexander Elkonin explained the breathing technique while running. He stated that breathing should be free, deep and rhythmic, while the upper body should be relaxed.