167: Hip Stability and Mobility for Runners

When it comes to running, we all want to be strong and injury-resistant.  The last thing we want is to be sidelined with pain or injury.  We want to be able to run faster and longer and not feel limited.  One way to do this is by building a strong running foundation, and we’re not talking about mileage.  Today, we are focusing on one of the most important joints that runners need to focus on: the hips.  We cover what hip stability and mobility means and why we need both, what muscles and movements we need to have strong AND mobile hips, and what we can do on a daily or weekly basis to improve our running foundation to get stronger and prevent injury.   Highlights of the Episode   The difference between stability and mobility, and why we need each one Importance of fluid movement in all directions and strength in all directions Pain: The cause or the effect? Strong muscles that can stabilize our bodies and keep us upright when we run Most common areas of tightness in your hips What can we do to improve hip mobility?   Thanks for Listening!! To join the RLR Training Team, click here.  To download our FREE strength guide for runners, click here.   To join the RLR Tribe, click here. If you have a topic you would like us to talk about, please send us an email at [email protected]    Come find us on Facebook and Instagram and say hi! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Google Play Interested in Training plans and Coaching? Check that out here!   Don't forget: The information in this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation. Gain access to my new secret podcast, Unbreakable: The Runner's Guide To Injury-Proofing Your Body After 40. Click here: https://www.realliferunners.com/secretJoin the Team! -->  https://www.realliferunners.com/team Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one!Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.