Core Exercises to Boost Your Running Time and Trim Your Waistline
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Ever admire the strong midsections of elite runners? It's not just the running that helped them tone up. Elite runners will tell you, core exercises are key to training. A strong core will help your hold a proper, upright posture and strong hip muscles will provide more stability, which in turn reduces risk of injury and improves performance.
Nicole Phillips, a physical therapist at ATI in Darien, Illinois, demonstrates five core strengthening exercises that don't require a trip to the gym. These are not only good for runners, but can help trim the waistline and give all of us a boost in our daily activities.