Pilates and Running

When I think about fall a lot of things come to mind...

pumpkins

leaves changing color

cooler temperatures

sweat shirts

apples

holidays

A side from many many other wonderful things fall brings, it is a time when I feel the most motivated to participate in some outdoor exercise.  For a lot of people the summer heat of Los Angeles can be a little overwhelming.  Sure we all love to be outside in the sun but do we want to exercise in the sun.  Sweating without even elevating the heart rate is sometimes all we mentally want...

I find that fall is a great time to get in some excellent runs.  The temperatures are comfortable where you can have to work up a little internal heat to keep you warm.  If you aren't building that heat then you aren't working hard enough, therefore you are cold and unsuccessful in your workout.  The air just seems a little nicer as well in the fall time.

All of the pilates work you have put in is going to give you a better run.  Even if you aren't a runner, doing pilates will put you a step above the rest...it isn't just about strong legs and lungs, it is about a complete strong and balanced body without the extra bulk

PILATES

-strengthens your core (abdominals and lower back)

-corrects posture imbalances

-helps to develop strong lunges

-elongates muscles for a longer gate in your stride aka flexability

-reduces the risk of injury

-strengthen legs laterally (which running does not do)

It has been proven that even just once a week, pilates is very beneficial for a runner.

Put that pilates body to use and go run outside!  Make a path of your own and find your running adventure.  Nature is there, YOU just have to hit the ground running!