Why Is Core Strength Important For Runners?
11 Ab-Strengthening Exercises Every Runner Needs to Know to Prevent Injury
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"Core strength is important for everyone, but even more so for runners. It's really difficult to run efficiently and pain free if your hips are moving all over the place. When your centre, aka your core, is stable and held in place, your legs can move more efficiently," Wendy Cao, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, CF-L1 told POPSUGAR. One move she recommends to improve your core strength is the lateral band walk. Doing this exercise three times a week can help improve your core strength.