The key to powerful running is not in the legs! Why?

Do you often feel exhausted after running for a short while? This is one of the symptoms of weak core abdominal muscles. Insufficient muscle strength will cause the muscles to be unable to withstand long-term exercise, which will cause the muscles and bone joints to bear greater pressure, increase the burden on the body and sports injuries.

Coach Li Zheyu said that if you build up your muscle strength before running, running will become easier! Running is not just about moving your lower limbs forward. It also requires the swing of your upper body and the core abdominal muscles to stabilize your body balance. This will drive your body forward to increase efficiency, achieve the effect of healthy exercise, and make your endurance last longer!

This time we invited Coach Li Zheyu and sports sweetheart Zhang Chushan to teach us a simple mid-section abdominal muscle training before running. Through simple exercises, the deep muscles can become stronger, so it is not easy to get tight and cramp when running!

Handsome body shaping coach Li Zheyu and sports sweetheart Zhang Chushan teach everyone how to do "pre-run - mid-section abdominal training" body shaping exercise! (Photography by Jiang Minjun)

[Pre-run - mid-section abdominal training] Exercise steps:

Step 1: Bend your knees and lift your feet off the ground.

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Step 2: Contract your abdomen and lift your hips off the ground.

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Do 15 reps each time, rest for 30 seconds, and do 4 sets in total.

【Tips for body shaping】:

"Before running - mid-abdominal training" This movement mainly trains our abdomen, especially the mid-abdominal muscles. During the movement, we should prevent excessive force on the shoulders and neck, and keep the body stable. Remember not to hold your breath, and maintain normal breathing and exhalation. The core muscles of the abdomen provide the body with stability, explosive power and muscle endurance. Strengthening the core muscles can make each step lighter when running.

"Before running - mid-section abdominal training" reminder. (Illustration design/Luo Deyu)