Running is the highest form of moving on our own power. If you think
about how much we had to improve from birth till we could raise to our
feet, I think it is logical if we prepare through a step by step process.
It is hard to believe that running does not only give a boost to our
brain functioning, blood circulation, and lung capacity, but it also
exercises almost all the muscles of the body including the large groups
on the two sides of the spine.
For a good start, here are some easy and effective leg strengthening
exercises that take us closer to our goal.
Calf workouts
Heel raising: Stand in a comfortable position on the ground. Raise
yourself on your tip toes and slowly let your heels back. After four
repetitions of ten sets, you will experience the result immediately.
Ankle and foot exercise
Sit down on the ground with your back leaned against the wall or the
side of your bed. Stretch your legs in front of you and move the feet
back and forth. The activity strengthens the ankles as well as the
muscles above. It is important as many people have accidents because of
the lack of training in these areas.
Thigh muscle building
Lie down on one of your sides and place your arm under your head to make
it comfortable. With your legs stretched, just lift the upper one as
high as you can. After a four sets of ten repetitions, change side and
do the same.
Stand up again shoulder width apart with the hands on the hips for
balancing and lower your body imitating the act of sitting down on a
chair. Bend your knees only so that they would not hurt.
To finish warming up, stay in your standing position and try to touch
the ground without bending the knees. It is painful in the beginning but
stretching prevents damage while running.
If you insert these exercises in your daily routine, it will be easy for
you to walk with me to see the best jogging places in the city of Budapest.