Forward run progressing speed
Category: Aerobic
Level: 1
1-2 laps
Carla van den Berg
Run:
- Upright posture
- Arms flexed at 90 degrees, moving arm forward to opposing leg
Deceleration:
- Bend at hips and knees to sit back
- Knees stacked over ankles
- Toes facing forward or turned out slightly (slight external rotation)
- Neutral spine; Trunk upright with shoulders set back
Run:
- Lazy arms
Deceleration:
- Stopping with stiff, locked knees
- Knees caving in
- Increase exercise intensity prior to activity
- Practices safe deceleration