When running, it sometimes seems like your arms don't get a very good workout. After the run, your legs hurt, in addition to your stomach and back on occasion. Follow these steps to exercise your arms also when you are running.
Instructions
1. Know that with exercise more is not always better. Using weights that are too heavy or running a distance longer than what your body can handle, can cause you to sustain injury. Then, you'll have to take a break from exercise completely for some time while you recover.
2. Practice proper arm movements to use when running. Hold your arms so that your hands swing just below your hip bones. Your palms should face your body. Swing your arms straight. Your hands should not cross in front of you, or swing out. Focus on moving your arms and not letting them just hang there, while your legs do all the work.
3. Learn some arm exercises, such as pushups. Take breaks when running to perform the exercises for a minute or two, and then resume your workout.
4. Run with some light weights in your hands. One pound weights are plenty when you start out. Choose some that are made of a material that won't get slippery when your hands get wet and sweaty. Remember to use proper arm movements when running so that you don't strain a muscle. Run until your arms begin to feel a little fatigued and then walk so your arms can take a break. Gradually increase your arm muscles' endurance level.
5. Do sprint exercises occasionally. The reason for this is that when you sprint, you pump your arms harder and faster than when jogging. Don't use the weights when sprinting though.
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