This is Coach Tom’s favorite routine which will target many of the running muscles and also areas of weakness. It takes just 20 minutes and it will develop your flexibility, strength, and core muscles. (Core muscles include the muscles in your abdomen, back, pelvic floor, and glutes.) We recommend that you do 8-10 reps, 2 times per week. If any of the exercises are too challenging at first, please shorten the duration. Over time, you will get stronger and be able to increase the duration.
Left and Right Side Planks - Targets the lateral abs
Hamstring Bridge - Targets the hamstrings (back of the thighs) and gluteus maximus (buttocks)
Cobra - Abdominal Stretch
Close Hand Push Ups - Also known as Narrow Grip Push Ups
Glute Stretch - Stretches the buttocks muscles
Single Leg Squat - Challenges balance, quadriceps (front of thighs), hamstrings (back of thighs), and glutes (buttocks muscles)
Quad Stretch - Stretches the front of the thighs
Partner Punishment - Targets abdominal muscles
Pointers - Core Body Stabilization
Hamstring Stretch - 3 different stretches that target the back of the thighs
Pretzel Stretch - Stretches the muscles of the back
Calf Stretch - Stretches the calves (back of lower leg) and achilles (back of feet)
Leg Swings - 3 different exercises that target the core muslces and stretch the pelvis, hips, and hamstrings
Foam Roller - "Self Massaging" routine