Includes index. Originally published: London: Bloomsbury, 2014.
Contents:
Yoga and running -- Running tall -- Relaxation in motion -- Balance training -- Lower leg stretches -- Upper leg stretches -- The runner's core -- Runner's power yoga -- Mental training -- Breath control -- Recovery yoga -- Sequences.
Summary:
"Would you like to run further and faster? Want to find the perfect runner's flow? Yoga is the key to unlocking your running potential. Practised by the world's leading endurance athletes, yoga builds strength, improves flexibility and boosts recovery. Fully revised and featuring step-by-step exercises and workouts, the bestselling Yoga for Runners shows you how to: release running tight spots, like the hamstrings and hip flexors, strengthen weak muscles through power yoga moves, prevent injury with recovery techniques, and breathe more deeply and sharpen your mind. Suitable for runners of all levels, this is your essential training companion for strong and smooth running."
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