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Quadriceps

Running (Outdoors)

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Steady running on roads, tracks or park paths to build aerobic fitness.

Primary musclesQuadriceps
Secondary musclesCalvesGlutesHamstrings

Setup

  1. 1Wear running shoes in good condition.
  2. 2Warm up with five minutes of brisk walking.

How to perform

  1. 1Start with an easy jog and settle into a rhythm you can hold.
  2. 2Run tall with your gaze ahead and a slight forward lean from the ankles.
  3. 3Keep your arms bent and relaxed, swinging forward and back.
  4. 4Land softly under your body with quick, light steps.
  5. 5Finish with a few minutes of walking to cool down.

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