Balance Practicing yoga poses requires and teaches balance, which is essential for good running form. Practice steadiness in holding a yoga pose and the mental concentration and willingness to persevere will immediately transfer into running. And being better balanced will help prevent injuries. Flexibility Yoga stretches promote relaxation in the joints, says Marcus Battle, a track and field coach to professional athletes in Silver Springs, Maryland. Increasing the range of motion in joints not only helps prevent injury by aligning the body but also increases power.
Speed comes from power, which comes from range of motion.
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