Running Archives | PhysioFit Health

When to seek help. Monitor your body when running.

By PhysioFit Health
In Running

If you’re a runner, whether new or old, it’s important to know how to monitor your body when running. If you’re able to monitor what you’re doing, then you’ll be able to tell when you need to seek help. Watch the video below or read on while we explain how...

3 Hip Flexibility Exercises for Runners

By PhysioFit Health
In Running

If you want to find out some great hip flexibility exercises for runners, then watch the video or read our summary below. We’ll explain three different ways that you can stretch the hips, which target slightly different areas of the joints. Why Focus on Hip Flexibility? Hips can get...

Great Calf Strengthening Exercises for Runners

By PhysioFit Health
In Running

If you’re a runner and you’re wanting to find out some great calf strengthening exercises, watch this video or read the summary below, as it’ll take you through some calf strengthening exercises for runners. These exercises are good for all abilities. Why focus on calf strength? The calf...

Dynamic Stretching before Running – 5 Great Stretches

By PhysioFit Health
In Running, Stretches

If you’re a runner and want to know a great way to warm-up, watch this video or read the summary below, as it’ll take you through easy dynamic stretching before running. Do you have a routine you do before you run? If you’re a runner, do you have any routines...

Some Physio Running Tips

By PhysioFit Health
In Physio, Running

Running tips from a Physio. Are you a runner? If so, you’ve probably got your own routine. Most likely, you’re working towards a speed or an endurance goal. It’s easy to get caught up in the exercise portion of running, however; many runners often neglect the small things that may...

Five Great Running Drills To Try Before Your Next Run

By PhysioFit Health
In Exercise, Running

Have you got any running goals for this year? Have you entered into your first race? When you’re thinking about training then you need to consider some running drills to help you out. Running drills are also great even if you haven’t entered into a race. Building up a knowledge...

Excellent Running Exercises for Beginners

By PhysioFit Health
In Exercise, Running

Have you just started to run and want to know what else you can do to improve? Below, we run you through some great running exercises for beginners (and non-beginners would probably benefit from doing them if they’re not already!). If you’re starting to run more and finally feel like you’re...

Five Benefits of Pilates for Runners

By PhysioFit Health
In Pilates, Running

Why should you go to a Pilates for Runners class? Pilates is all the rage. It helps all ages and all abilities as the exercises are adaptable. Pilates for runners is no different. Taking a class can specifically target those muscles used by runners. Far from just a fad, however,...

Who wants to be running up that hill? The benefits…

By PhysioFit Health
In Running

Why should I run up that hill??!? You know the feeling – you’re running at a moderately quick pace, feeling like you have at least another half hour in you when you look straight ahead at a menacing hill looming in the distance. Do you go running up that hill...

How Do I Check My Running Form?

By PhysioFit Health
In Running

Why Do I Need to Check My Running Form? Running is a popular form of exercise and so easy to do, no special equipment needed – apart from wearing trainers (and some people don’t even bother with them). People also report that they find running is great for the body, mind,...