Top 5 Exercises for Runners
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Top 5 Exercises for Runners

Simple exercises to help prevent injuries

1. Squat

Strengthen your back, hips, gluts, quads and hamstrings


2. Heel Raises

Prevent calf and Achilles injuries

3. Lunges

Stretch and strengthen all-in-one

4. Yoga Favourite

Hands-down King of the stretches

5. Single Leg Squat

Gold star exercise for all runners!

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