GYROTONIC® for the Active Oregonian

The Benefits of

Portland, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest are known for many things; beautiful scenery, rainy weather, exceptional food, beer and wine, and an array of outdoor activities, including cycling and running. Most avid runners know, that in order to continue to enjoy running for years to come you have to take care of your mind, body and spirit. Whether you are just starting out with a Couch to 5k, are training for a running event like Hood to Coast or the Portland Marathon, or are simply an avid runner like me, The Running is the number one participant sport in the world. The benefits or running far outweigh the risks. Warming up and stretching are essential, yet it still remains that over 60% of runners get injured each year. How can this be prevented? With proper flexibility, training and exercise.

Think of your body and the impact each step you take has on it, if you do not have a strong core, good posture and strong muscles, the impact each step makes is far more damaging than if your body was equipped to handle it. When you are running the body needs to absorb the impact you take and move fluidly through the motions, otherwise you end up with shin splints, runners knee, or worse. This is where GYROTONIC® helps you build a solid core, good posture, strong muscles and fluidity in motion to help your body absorb more of the impact while running.

GYROTONIC® for the Active Oregonian
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