Glute Activation for Runners: Why You Need It and How to Do It
taught by Jae Gruenke, GCFP
Go to a physical therapist for help with a running injury and chances are good you'll be told you're not using your glutes and need to activate them when you run. Unfortunately glute strengthening you do in the gym (with bridges, clamshells, squats, etc.) doesn't necessarily translate to running. You just end up carrying around more muscles you don't know how to use. However when you understand the main job your glutes do when you run (hint: it's not to push you forward!), learning to use them is pretty easy and running itself becomes a great strengthening exercise. Plus you stay healthier and run better.
In this evening's workshop, Jae Gruenke will teach you what your glutes do, how to let them do their job, and how to even out activation on both sides for better movement symmetry overall.
The workshop will include a small amount of running and an indoor movement lesson, so come dressed to run but don't expect a major workout. If you're injured but still able to run for a few minutes without negative consequences, the workshop will be fine for you to participate in.
