Description
Author: Philip Striano, DC
Publisher: Firefly Books
Year: 2013
Pages: 160
Printed: New York, NY
ISBN: 9781770851726
Binding: Soft Cover
Book Condition: New
Weight: 710 gr
Description from the publisher: Dr. Philip Striano is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician specializing in sports injury, exercise, strength and conditioning. He has a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College, and is the owner of the Hudson Rivertown’s Chiropractic Health Care in Dobbs Ferry, New York. Dr. Striano is the author of Healthy Back Anatomy.
Excerpt:
INTRODUCTION: WHY RUN?
Running and jogging are among the most popular recreational sports in the world. So why do so many people from diverse backgrounds choose to run? Of course, each individual has unique motivations, but there are several goals shared by many runners, from a desire to lose weight to a need to lower blood pressure and strengthen the heart.
Running is also a versatile way to get fit–you can run just about anytime and anywhere, and it is a relatively inexpensive sport. It doesn’t require pricey health club memberships or personal training fees. With little more than the right pair of shoes, anyone of just about any age and fitness level can start a running regimen. Yet, as with any physical activity, there is a right way and a wrong way to run–don’t expect to just lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement. You should also prepare for and augment your running routine with stretches and exercises geared to warming you up before a run and cooling you down after it, and perform strengthening exercises that target the key muscles used in running. Take the time to learn how to run right, using the guidelines found in the following pages.