The Runner’s Guide to Yoga: A Practical Approach to Building Strength and Flexibility for Better Running (The Athlete’s Guide)


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Yoga will make you a better runner.Millions of runners practice yoga daily because it cuts injuries and leads to more fluid, enjoyable running. In The Runner’s Guide to Yoga, Sage Rountree–America’s leading expert on yoga for athletes–shows you the poses and practices for stronger, healthier running. Filled with color photographs, clear instruction, and easy-to-follow routines, The Runner’s Guide to Yoga offers simple ways to make yoga a part of your everyday training, even if you have never set foot in a yoga studio. This practical guide highlights the routines that ease tightness in the hamstrings and hips, strengthen the core, build strength and flexibility throughout your body, and speed recovery from minor injuries. Rountree highlights over 100 key poses modeled by real runners and includes focused routines as well as key pre- and post-race yoga sequences. The Runner’s Guide to Yoga will complement your running every day, all season long. Discover how yoga can improve your running with Dynamic warm-ups and cooldowns for your workoutsPoses that target typical trouble spots, such as hips, calves, and hamstringsSelf-tests to determine areas of weakness or imbalanceBreath and meditation exercises to sharpen mental focus

 

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1934030848
Publisher ‏ : ‎ VeloPress; Athlete’s Guide edition (April 1, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781934030844
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1934030844
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.08 x 0.65 x 9.28 inches

Customers say

Customers find the book helpful for bringing yoga to running. It provides good advice and sequences for balance. The information is informative and easy to understand, with good explanations of how to get into and out of poses. The photos are helpful for proper form when stretching. Overall, it’s a great guide for anyone trying yoga for the first time or needing instruction on adapting poses.

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