Cross Training for Runners

Core Moves to Prevent Pesky Injuries

These four Pilates-inspired exercises will strengthen your trunk and fend off running injuries next time you hit the road

To the Core

Once the domain of dancers, Pilates, a method that focuses on deliberate movements to strengthen the core, has become popular with runners. (Search: What's the difference between yoga and Pilates?) "When the core is stable, your limbs move efficiently, and you're less likely to be injured," says Julie Erickson, a marathoner and owner of Endurance Pilates and Yoga in Massachusetts. Do these moves three times a week. (Video: 30-second stretches for runners)

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