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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: The run-walk method: All you need to know about the fitness technique
Caption: The run-walk method: All you need to know about the fitness technique. Keoghan Bellew, personal trainer at Fitness Superstore, has shared his tips and the benefits of the running method. Reducing injuries By splitting up your run with bouts of walking in between, you can lessen your risk of injury by reducing the impact on your joints. ”This is particularly beneficial for beginners who aren't used to the impact of regular runs, but is also great for avid runners, especially when returning to training after an injury as it allows you to build your strength back up.” Easier recovery Researchers analysed two groups of marathon runners and found that those in the group which took regular walking breaks, experienced far less fatigue and muscle soreness than the group which ran the entire marathon.” Warm up properly Whether you are running or walking, you must still take the time to warm up properly. “Do the stretches you would normally do, such as shoulder rolls, leg swings, and forward lunges, and walk or march on the spot at a fast pace for around five minutes.” How to begin When it comes to getting started, one approach you can take is a time-based one. “Run for a period of time, take a walking break, and repeat this for the rest of the run.” “You can start off with running for a minute or two, then walking for a minute or two, and as your stamina builds you can gradually increase the time you spend running and decrease your walking time.” The expert adds that more experienced runners might "prefer to take a distance-based approach", for example, running a mile and walking half a mile. ”Whichever method you choose, make sure you do a five-minute walking cooldown to aid the recovery process.” THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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