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They all, more or less, require the same kind of muscle groups to function at different levels of intensity in order to achieve the same objective - burn excess fat cells and convert as many of them as possible into muscle mass. However, when you choose to take up running seriously, it doesn't mean that you simply strap on a pair of comfortable boots, go out and start running. In truth, running requires a lot of conditioning to the mind as well a body. The longer distances are as much a toll on the mind as they are on the physical components of the body. Stretches for runners are very important and could even be the fine line between a good workout and a significant injury. However, it is also very important to perform the stretches properly as using the wrong method could actually cause an injury to occur even before you start your run. Any warm up routine you practice should include some stretches for runners. Dynamic stretches are a good workout plan and include stretching exercises such as heel drops, calf raises and calf stretches. The heel drops can be performed simply by standing on a curb with your font foot and repetitively dropping your heels. This particular exercise is known to be very effective when battling Achilles tendinitis. The best stretches for shin splints and their prevention is to stand on the floor and life your heels and dropping them after counting slowly up to 5. About 5 to 10 repetitions of this exercise is highly recommended. Amongst these there are many other leg stretches for runners that will prove to be rather essential for the proper maintenance of the body as well as a more effective workout. It is also important that one does not forget the importance that stretching other parts of the body plays in preventing a catch or some other occurrence that is likely to bring a premature halt to the routine. An effective stretching exercise for the quadriceps will call for you to lean on a pole or wall for balance and stand straight on one foot and bend the other leg backwards with your foot against the posterior. Hold the foot in position and count to ten to ensure that the muscle has been properly stretched.

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