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Switch Gears by Varying your Stride

When it comes to healthy running habits, one of the most important tips is to assure that you are good and stretched out, first. You want to perform hamsrting and quadricep stretches, as this prevents injury and also loosens you up so that the run will really benefit you. Also, they say to vary the surfaces you run on, for example, from the street to the gym. You should also vary running times, so the duration of your run is different every day. A very good way to get the optimal run is on a treadmill. This piece of equipment will get you the optimal run, variety included. You can change your pace on it, i.e., the speed you have to keep up. You can start out fast and then slow your pace all within the same workout training. Also, the incline on it can be changed within the same workout; it’s simple to adjust the incline setting on a treadmill even while running. In one workout you can run slowly up a hill, then pick up your pace on a level setting; it’ll give your muscles a excellent workout, if you vary your stride and switch gears often.