pilates, bellaformapilates, Runners, strength, stability, balance, flexibility

Pilates builds core strength, stability, balance

, and flexibility, all of which will benefit any athlete, but are particularly important to runners. Running can be hard on the body, can be, but doesn't have to be. Runners take their lower body through rapid repetition of a very limited movement (limited in comparison to the full range of motion of the hip joint). When performed without attention to proper body mechanics this can be devastating to the body. If an individual's knees are not tracking properly or they have developed a compensatory pattern in their gait, whether due to an imbalance in strength or flexibility, or another factor entirely, they are putting their body through a detrimental motion over and over, and under conditions of mild respiratory and metabolic acidosis. These are the conditions that can lead to problems in the knees, hips and ankles, sprains and strains, and even things like stress fractures.

A stable core is essential for proper running form. When the core muscles are strong and the pelvis stable, the legs can move freely from that solid base. Pilates builds the foundation from which a healthy gait can flow, one which optimizes the engineering genius that is our skeletal system. According to Patricia Guyton, Pilates instructor and former board member of the PMA, Pilates offers the following benefits for runners (and everyone else):

Pilates provides an assessment tool for overall flexibility, strength and balance. This assessment provides insight to maximize improvement.

Pilates emphasizes awareness of good posture and the importance of a strong core.

Pilates creates uniform muscle development.

Pilates introduces all of the functional mechanics of the spine and extremities.

Pilates emphasizes good form for maximum results.

Pilates serves as efficient cross training by working all muscle groups.

Pilates teaches breath control and activation of the muscles of respiration.

She goes on to say, "For runners, attending to postural cues can prevent pain and injury or simply make their form more efficient. Some of the most common ways to achieve this are: to develop a strong core, run with the pelvis in a level plane (no anterior or posterior tilt), avoid dropping a hip on one side, keep the shoulders over the hips, open the chest muscles for maximum breathing, avoid lifting the shoulders, work on good alignment in the knee, ankle and foot."

Whether you're training for a half-marathon, casually jogging through the beautiful San Diego landscape, or sprinting between your car and your various destinations, the core strength that Pilates provides will keep you in top form, injury free, and feeling your absolute best!

pilates, bellaformapilates, Runners, strength, stability, balance, flexibility

By: Gina Petelin

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