Develop
the perfect running stride
The legs account for 50% of the runner’s
movement. The bio mechanics of the leg
action are stride length and stride frequency.
Stride length can be improved with a good stretching routine but it has
limits based the runner leg length.
Stride frequency is the easiest way to improve a runner’s performance by
increasing leg turnover.
Byrdband has created a simple and easy way to
improve stride frequency called the byrdband leg trainer. The byrdband leg trainer is patent light
weight poly-elastic webbing that strength the runner hip flexor, increase
stride frequency, and creates the perfect leg stride. This will not only improve a runner’s speed
but also reduce the runner’s injury due to poor leg technique. The byrdband leg trainer should reduce stress
and impact on the body improving foot contact on the ground.
Byrdband
Leg Trainer Drills:
1.
Marching
Drill- Begin by walking slowly forward on the balls of
your feet, making sure your heels don't touch the ground. Use small steps,
about 12 inches in length. Then raise your right knee to hip level (so that
your thigh is parallel to the ground) on each stride. Draw your heel along your
inseam as you raise your leg.
2.
Running
Drill – Run 50 – 100 meters driving the knees with
short quick steps.
Perfect Practice = Perfect Performance
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