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Strength from Within: Pilates for Runners with Lucy Tomlinson
Description
Discover how Pilates can transform your running performance through improved flexibility, strength, and mobility with expert teacher Lucy Tomlinson, founder of Welcome Pilates.
• Pilates complements running by targeting smaller muscle groups that support your joints
• The ABCs of Pilates: Alignment, Breathing, and Centering form the foundation of practice
• Lucy discovered Pilates during university while experiencing poor mental health
• Just one session per week can produce noticeable benefits for runners
• Key exercises like "The Hundred" build core strength that translates to running efficiency
• Reformer equipment can provide both added resistance and rehabilitation benefits
• Common runner issues like tight hamstrings and hip mobility can be addressed through specific Pilates exercises
• Pilates focuses on moving your spine in all directions to counterbalance the forward motion of running
• Lucy's inclusive approach welcomes all fitness levels and body types
• Online and in-person options make Pilates accessible for busy runners
Visit welcomepilates.com to try your first class free and follow @welcomepilates on Instagram to learn more.
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