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01/3Here is the answer!
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Running is the most popular and favourite form of physical activity. You can do it to lose weight, improve your muscle endurance or just to stay fit. The simplicity of this workout is one of the reasons behind its popularity. You just have to put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward. Indeed it is simple, but you have to take care of your posture and form to gain maximum health benefits. Apart from this, the way you walk can determine how fast you can move forward. Some people heel strike, others are mid-foot runners, but the right strategy to run faster is to move on your toes.
02/3How running on toes help
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Running on your toes gives you more power to move forward when you hit the pavement. In this process, the ball of your foot comes in the contact with the floor first, heels come in the contact with it afterwards. Studies suggest that about 80 per cent of athletes are rear-foot runners. Running on toes makes you faster and help you cover more distance without getting tired easily. When you heel strike, your body has to work harder, creating a disadvantage for you. Running on forefoot creates more power and engages more muscles. Moreover, it prevents all kind of injury and also helps to keep your posture more aligned.
03/3Exercises you can do to run on your toes
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There isn't any doubt that a rear-foot strike is better than other kinds of running strike. But you cannot change your foot strike overnight. This will happen with time. Here are 3 exercises that you can perform to run on your toes. Jump rope: Jumping rope is one of the easiest ways to change your running strike. While jumping rope, your toes are in use. So, jump rope to warm up to run faster. Slow down and track your landing technique. You will feel the difference after some days. Barefoot running: Whenever you have time practice barefoot running. Walk slowly, carefully and monitor your feet. Initially, you might it difficult to do it, but with time, it will become easy. Work on foot flexibility: One common reason why some people are not able to move on toes is due to lack of foot flexibility. Try feet rotation exercise to make your foot flexible.
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