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 TIP FOR RUNNERS (and Walkers)

This one is MY quote to a client this week. He is starting to run again after some time and his body is showing me it's ready! We are working on the last things to clean-up and "re-learn" in his exercise program. And this is the advice I gave him to go along with this phase. We are working on disassociation of his lower half and upper half in the rotational plane. This tip to "notice" (not LOOK at) his Left hand in is peripheral vision as it swings forward will help him carry to concept through to his activity. This simple task helps: 1) Assist full, symmetrical arm swing 2) Assist in uncompensated weight acceptance onto his left leg 3) Unlock his tendency to lock his body with his visual habits. Pretty cool, right?! This tip and more are discussed in detail in my FREE Top 10 Tips for Runners! Good for Walkers, too!

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💗, Kristen





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