A Runners Guide to Functional Movement

About this episode

Dr. B.J. Leeper discusses the importance of incorporating a variety of movements for improved running performance.

How well do you move? How often do you move? Despite plenty of sagittal plane movement, runners are often deficient in other movement patterns. On today's episode, Dr. B.J. Leeper joins the podcast to discuss the importance of moving often and incorporating a variety of movements. Listen in to explore squatting, balancing, rolling, breathing, and so much more! Moving well is an essential part to your running performance. Learn how you may be currently leaving performance gains on the table and how to move into your true potential.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. B.J. Leeper

Topics covered

• functional movement
• running performance
• variety of movements
• squatting
• balancing
• breathing

Keywords

• functional movement
• running
• performance gains
• squatting
• balancing
• breathing

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