Then, did you realize that it was your own reflection that looked so wonky?
Horowitz first took up running as stress relief when he started law school.
Once he ran his first marathon, his life was never quite the same.
The trainer’s newest book is a reflection of what he’s learned throughout that time.
Basically you went out and just ran.
The basic formula for becoming a long-distance runner was to run long-distances," he explains.
“For some people, that’s fine.
But what I found for myself and many other people was that we couldn’t quite handle it.
“You don’t have to kill yourself to be in marathon shape,” he asserts.
You’ll be a healthier athlete overall because you diversify and you’ll have less repetitive stressinjuries.”
Jeff Horowitz calls his method, “Purposeful Training.”
Each workout has a specific intention.
And the exercises vary.
Maintain a good strong core.
People hear that a lot in Pilates classes, but few people really know what it means practically.
The core encompasses the mid-thighto ribcage and it’s the center of all your power for everything you do.
If there’s any weakness in that core, it’s going to effect your running.
You’ll notice, some people look flawless and others look like buildings falling down when they run.
Those quirks and odd movements can be addressed with a strengthened core.
People learn how toswimand ski and even cycle, but few runners really pay attention to learning to run.
During strength training, seek out ways to destabilize your movements in the gym.
When you fight to hold your balance, you’re engagingyour core.
If you usually lay down on a bench, lay on a stability ball instead.
Stand on one foot or balance on a Bosu Ball for standing moves.
Use one dumbbell at a time and then switch sides because that will throw your body off center.
That fight for balance will work your lateral stabilizers and core, which runners often neglect.
This “Twisting Swing” (from Horowitz’s book!)
Also, there’s no additional impact.
To become a better runner, do strength training for theupper body.
It’s part of overall good health, but also running uses all these muscles in your body.
Emphasize quality over quantity.
Proper intensity is more important than distance in training.
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