Ultraslide Training for Running

Are you a runner who is looking for ways to get stronger, faster and more energy efficient? Endurance athletes and runners tend to train only with a static strength program, if any at all and they forget how important lateral movement is to the flexibility of the hip complex and to the strength and stabilization of the core. The core strength benefits allow for a balanced and stable center from which all movement is generated. A strong, stable core reduces stress on the stabilizer muscles and by extension, ligaments, muscles and tendons as well. The result is improved efficiency in the aero position and better form and posture while running. Ultraslide training offers a myriad of benefits in exchange for a relatively small investment of time and it is a dynamite cardio workout as well.

For the time challenged endurance athlete or anyone looking to get a step ahead consider adding Ultraslide training to your schedule. Aside from strengthening and stabilizing the core another benefit of Ultraslide training is that it strengthens the stabilizer muscles in a weight bearing position (standing) while the athlete is in motion. This multi-dimensional weight bearing activity recruits the stabilizers of the hip in a way that is difficult to duplicate, but very necessary for endurance athletes. An additional bonus of incorporating the Ultraslide into your training program is that by strengthening the hip stabilizers you improve your balance, which is very important for injury prevention as well as efficiency!

Try using the Ultraslide and incorporate it as a fun and valuable cross training tool throughout the year. We know you will enjoy the benefits come race day. Happy Sliding!