Yoga for Runners - Softcover

Williamson, Lexie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408190656 ISBN 13: 9781408190654

Publisher: Bloomsbury Sport, 2015

Synopsis

Yoga for Runners uses yoga postures to both stretch and lengthen those short, tight running muscles in a way that is time-efficient and highly targeted.

Running is a fantastic cardiovascular workout that floods the body with endorphins and many runners find its rhythmic, meditative nature a natural stress reliever. The downside of repetitive motion, however, is that it taxes select groups of muscles (hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors and Achilles) and neglects the remainder. This leads to muscular imbalances and, eventually, injury.

Yoga for Runners addresses these imbalances by using yoga postures to both effectively stretch and lengthen these over-taxed muscles.

As in yoga, it's a union of all these physical and mental aspects that affect the performance of the runner as a whole. Practice the techniques together to become a stronger, smoother runner who is less prone to injury. Breathe deeper and more efficiently to train for longer. Gain a clear head to tackle negative distractions as you train or race, and in life generally.

About this title

About the Author:

Lexie Williamson is a British Wheel of Yoga (2008 and Yoga Sports Science ® (2010) qualified instructor specializing in yoga for runners and cyclists. She teaches a weekly Yoga for Runners and Cyclists class and Yoga for Runners, Cyclists and Triathletes workshops across Surrey. She writes for running and cycling magazines including Runner's World, Triathlete's World, Cycling Active, Cycling Plus and Outdoor Fitness.

Review:

"A fantastic new book." "--""Running Fitness"

"The latest on enhanc[ing] your running performance . . . Our fave." "--""Trail Running"

A fantastic new book. "Running Fitness"

The latest on enhanc[ing] your running performance . . . Our fave. "Trail Running"

The next best thing. "Health & Fitness"

These books are a stretch--in a good way for runners, cyclists. "Orlando Sentinel"

I highly recommend Lexie Williamson's book for runners because it is designed specifically for them. "Yoga for Runners "is laid out well, with photos to demonstrate each pose and yoga sequence. I specifically like how Williamson shows a pose and then includes information on which muscles that pose targets plus how to perform the pose and with how many breathes. "Women's Adventure Magazine""

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Sport
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1408190656
• ISBN 13: 9781408190654
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224