Forward run progressing speed

Category: Aerobic

Level: 1

1-2 laps

Carla van den Berg

Run:

  • Upright posture
  • Arms flexed at 90 degrees, moving arm forward to opposing leg

Deceleration:

  • Bend at hips and knees to sit back
  • Knees stacked over ankles
  • Toes facing forward or turned out slightly (slight external rotation)
  • Neutral spine; Trunk upright with shoulders set back

Run:

  • Lazy arms

Deceleration:

  • Stopping with stiff, locked knees
  • Knees caving in
  • Increase exercise intensity prior to activity
  • Practices safe deceleration