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Pilates classes to boost your running
Ready to level up your running era? Look at adding in some Pilates classes.
Powering up your running with Pilates can help you reduce injury, improve recovery and enhance your running form. Trust Laura, after back-to-back injuries last year, she now makes time for 2-3 resistance training sessions each week to support her running goals – and she’s never felt more confident in her running!
Kic’s physio, Ash Ormond, says that running injuries are quite common when you’ve got the inadequate strength to manage your running load. Ash suggests including strength training to help reduce this risk of injury. They don’t have to be long, even just 5-15 minute workouts will benefit your body immensely.
”Including strength training and Pilates in your routine, particularly focusing on the muscle groups that are involved in running (calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, trunk/core), can help address these potential injuries. Varying your training, and particularly reducing the amount of HIIT/plyometric work you do on top of your running. I suggest substituting that for strength/Pilates or a lower-impact cardio like swimming or cycling.”
Looking for some Pilates classes to get you started? We’ve got some flows for running coming right up.
Legs and abs blitz
Get ready to feel the burn with Steph! Christina recommends having a pilates ball handy for this workout – but if you don’t have one at home, a small cushion works just fine! Practice your balance and coordination with this lower body and abs blitz!
Total core Pilates
This 15 minute core workout will fire up those abs like never before! Using a heavy dumbbell, you’ll start off with walkouts, dead bugs and hollow holds for an initial burn, then move into spinal roll downs, rotations and side planks to get those abs shaking!
Core and glute Pilates burner
Get ready to smash out this ab and glute session that is sure to leave those legs shaking and core burning! This one moves through a sequence of arm crunches and dead bugs, followed by hamstring curls and fire hydrants. You’ll finish with a plank and squat pyramid as a final challenge – be prepared to sweat with this powerful Pilates class! Missing a mini band? You can do it without!
Inner thigh & glute fire
Ready to work those legs? This flow will target your glutes, hamstrings and quads through lunges, scooters, bridges and curtsey lunges. Leo is here to help you strengthen and SWEAT! Substitute sliders with a pair of socks.
Need some more guidance on what Pilates flow is best for you? Our Kic concierge is here to help.
Whether you’re a Pilates pro or you’re just getting started – with over 200 guided classes we have a flow fit for you. Wondering where to start? Complete our Concierge quiz and we’ll deliver a personalised Pilates pack, straight to your inbox!
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