{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Relaxed Running","title":"#209 - How core strength can transform your running with Alex Ellis","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2615,"description":"Alexandra Ellis has studied and worked in many different areas of exercise science, fitness, and coaching. She has a degree in Exercise Biology and has amassed nearly 1,000 hours of yoga training.\nMORE FROM RELAXED RUNNING\nPersonal Running Coaching: https://www.relaxedrunning.com/personal-coaching\nTechnique Analysis: https://www.relaxedrunning.com/techniquecoaching\nFalls Creek Run Experience: https://www.relaxedrunning.com/falls-creek\nEPISODE OUTLINE:\n\nThe importance of developing a strong core (00:01:11)\nThe host and guest discuss the significance of having a strong core for distance runners and athletes in various running-based sports.\nThe benefits of pilates and the challenge of stability exercises (00:03:35)\nThe guest shares her love for pilates and explains why it is a challenging modality that focuses on the coordination of multiple muscle groups. They also discuss the difference between gym training and functional fitness.\nThe versatility of kettlebells for functional training (00:05:30)\nThe guest explains why she loves kettlebells and how they can be used for various exercises that integrate upper body strength, core stability, and footwork. They also compare kettlebells to dumbbells in terms of functionality and grip strength.\nThe importance of core exercises for foot pain relief (00:09:11)\nDiscussion on the effectiveness of basic pilates core exercises in alleviating foot pain and the connection between core strength and stability.\nThe benefits of functional strength training (00:10:08)\nExploration of how functional strength training, with a focus on core strength and stability, can improve movement and offset the negative effects of sedentary lifestyles.\nEfficiency and time-saving in functional training (00:12:17)\nExplanation of how incorporating functional exercises that target multiple areas simultaneously can save time and still provide effective strength training.\nDeveloping Awareness of Imbalances (00:19:19)\nDiscussion on how even slight...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rZRiXnnPxgimNX9Cd66PRvQ0BNLOycBU4PLLGhjQnvc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzk5OTYvMTY5OTIz/MjMwNy1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}