If you love running, this way of running will destroy your figure

Incorrect running posture not only fails to achieve the ideal fitness effect, but may also destroy your body shape and cause problems such as bent legs and thick legs.

Running is the most common form of exercise for people. As we all know, running can exercise cardiopulmonary function, enhance muscle strength, and continuous and effective jogging can also help burn fat and lose weight. However, if the running posture is incorrect, it will not only fail to achieve the effect of fitness and body shaping, but may also cause harm to physical health and make the body out of shape. Many fitness enthusiasts have found that they have developed problems such as "little belly", "carrot legs" and cervical spondylosis after running.

It is important to stick to fitness, but it is more important to master the correct posture. The correct running posture should be: the upper body is slightly tilted forward, the head is located directly above the torso, the shoulders are slightly raised, the elbows are bent to 90 degrees, and the hands are half-clenched; while running, the arms are relaxed and swing naturally back and forth, the thighs are actively lifted forward, the calves are naturally relaxed, and the forward swing of the thighs is relied on to drive the hips to swing forward and upward, with the heels touching the ground first and then quickly transitioning to the entire sole of the foot touching the ground, the back push is full and powerful, and the stride is large and elastic. This can tense the abdominal muscles and make breathing even, long, full and rhythmic.

Common wrong postures:

1. Place the entire sole of your foot on the ground. When running, if the entire sole of the foot touches the ground, it will be easy to "squat", which can easily cause tibial periostitis. Long-term impact can also easily cause bow legs.

2. Land on your toes. When running, landing with the forefoot will strongly stimulate the calf muscles, which will cause the calves to become thicker over time, forming "carrot legs".

3. Inward and outward splayed feet. It can easily cause injuries to the knee joints and other parts of the body, and can also cause X- or O-shaped legs.

4. Leaning forward or backward excessively. Running forward will cause tension in the back, while running backward will cause excessive tension in the chest and abdominal muscles, which will cause abnormalities in the shoulders, neck and back over time.

Other notes:

1. Running in small steps: reduce the intensity of muscle force in each step and reduce consumption.

2. Don’t lower your head. Instead, raise your head and look forward. This will not cause damage to your cervical spine.

3. When running, relax your hands naturally and don't clench your fists too tightly. You can also stretch out your hands with your palms facing inward.

4. Land your feet lightly. Putting your feet too hard will increase the burden on your bones. When your feet land, your knees should be slightly bent.

5. Stay focused, or don’t watch TV while exercising

6. Generally speaking, it is advisable to breathe once every four steps, and try to maintain this rhythm all the time. In terms of breathing method, it is better to exhale through the nose or inhale through the mouth and nose.

7. At the beginning of a long-distance run, since the oxygen supply lags behind the muscle activity needs, you will experience phenomena such as heavy legs, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. This is especially true for people who do not exercise regularly, but it is normal. If you feel uncomfortable, you should stop and walk a few hundred meters, combining running and walking.