Running for Health

Think running is bad for your joints? Think again.

Running actually helps improve:
🏃‍♀️ Bone density
❤️ Cardiovascular health
🌬️ Lung capacity
🦵 Joint strength

Contrary to popular belief, running does not increase the risk of osteoarthritis—in fact, it can reduce it. That said, it does place impact forces on the body up to 3–5x higher than walking. And because it’s a high-repetition, single-leg loading activity, we need the right foundation to stay injury-free.

💡 What you need for healthy, efficient running:
✅ Hip strength
✅ Core stability
✅ Single-leg control
✅ Plyometric power

Here are 3 warm-up drills I recommend before every run:

1. Hip Airplane
Targets single-leg stability + hip rotation. Great for balance, coordination, and spine-hip-knee control.
2. Lateral Toe Tap
Fires up your lateral glutes for a stable pelvis during your stance phase—plus it challenges dynamic control.
3. Runner’s Man
Focuses on explosive power and triple extension (hip, knee, ankle) to prep you for efficient propulsion.
Running is amazing for your body—when done with the right prep and form.

⚠️ But don’t ignore pain.
Here’s what’s not okay to push through:
• Pain that wakes you at night
• Pain that worsens as you run
• Pain that alters your stride

📍Have questions or dealing with discomfort? Let’s chat.