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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

A Cardio Routine That Prevents Injuries


This cardio burner will also help prevent injury, says Chris Heuisler, global runWestin concierge for Westin Hotels and Resorts. Do 8 reps per move and repeat the circuit for 20 minutes.
1Alternating Crab Reach
cardio moves for runners
MATT RAINEY
Sit with palms and feet flat, fingertips pointed back. Drive hips up and reach right arm over head to left side. Return to start; repeat on other side for 1 rep.
2Plank With Knee-Drive
cardio moves for runners
MATT RAINEY
Start in a high plank. Keeping abs engaged tight, explosively drive left knee to right elbow. Return to start; quickly repeat on other side for 1 rep.
3Side Lunge and Balance
cardio moves for runners
MATT RAINEY
From standing, step right foot out into a lunge, keeping left leg straight. Drive off right foot to return to start, hovering right foot next to left; hold 1 beat. Do reps; switch legs.
4Lateral Pushup
cardio moves for runners
MATT RAINEY
Start in high plank. Move left hand and foot to the left, then bring right hand and foot to meet. Do a pushup. Move right hand and foot to right; follow with left hand and foot. Do a pushup. That’s 1 rep.
5Squat-Cross-Punch
cardio moves for runners
MATT RAINEY
Squat low with back flat, chest raised. As you rise up, rotate hips to the left and punch with right fist. Rotate back to center; repeat on other side for 1 rep.

6Skaters
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MATT RAINEY
From standing, push off right foot to jump a couple feet to the left. Land on left foot and let right foot swing behind you, speed-skater style. Quickly repeat on other side for 1 rep.

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