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Quick strength: Lateral band walk

This spring, we're taking the guesswork out of the strength workout by offering quick and easy-to-follow exercises.

Runners, don’t skip the strength work this spring. Adding even just a couple mini toning work sessions into your week will come together to make you into a stronger runner. 

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But figuring out which exercises to do can be a bit of a task. You don’t want to bust some crazy hard moves and throw off an evening workout, nor do you want to invest time into something that really isn’t going to help your running form. 

This spring, we’re taking out the guesswork by presenting Canadian runners with some quick and simple workout moves– like the lateral band walk. Add this one into your routine to improve hip stabilizer muscles while strengthening the feet and lower legs. If tight hip flexors or achy calves are all too familiar, this one is a must-do. 

Ideally, when planning workouts, fit these in after, not before, the workout. Or do these exercises on an easier running day. 

 

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