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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Dorsiflex running

The reason I teach athletes to dorsiflex the foot is because the athlete does not have to lift their knees up. It really puts the focus on what should be moving. That is the athlete's feet. It allows for a faster recovery because the athlete has shortened a lever. The best thing about dorsiflexing your foot while sprinting or running is it allows you to forcefully put your foot back down to the ground. With the ball of the foot being the initial contact point.

Running problems

Most runners whether recreational or professional will agree with me that they have been forced out of running one or more times by running related injuries. Whereas it is a fact that running injuries happen, preventing them is worth all the effort and when they happen, knowing how to deal with them is crucial. Recreational running is a fun sport and anybody who is physically able can pursue it regardless of age. It is one of the most effective ways to lose extra body weight and keep it under control.

Running tips

Among the numerous running tips, technique guidelines, preparation sessions and so on, it is also wise to watch for tips and guidelines that, for the individual, may actually be a negative factor. Talking with a good running coach or fitness professional would be wise. It may also be good to talk with the personal doctor in the beginning as well.

The simple act of loosening up before a run will go a long way toward avoiding injury and providing benefits (such as success in races). Preparation and actual running sessions should be planned according to individual level of fitness.

Running techniques

Relaxation - Of paramount importance is for athletes to develop running relaxed. This means focusing on the muscles required to run and switching off those muscles which aren't used (e.g face muscles, neck muscles and tightening of the shoulder muscles).

Heel position - The leg should fold up to the backside during recovery (not extend behind the body). Therefore performing butt kicks where the ankle flicks out behind the body is incorrect and detrimental to performing a correct running technique. When performing butt kicks ensure the knee is forward when the foot is at the closet point to the backside.

CONCLUSION

The more muscle tone you can maintain, generally the higher your metabolism. Muscle is highly metabolically active and requires constant energy to survive, so the more muscle tone you have the more calories you will be burning at rest. Long distance running will often deplete your energy stores and then start breaking down your muscle tissue to use as energy. If you want some serious muscle wastage and to reduce your metabolic rate then keep running.