How Do I..? …
IMPROVE MY RUNNING BY ‘MICRO-DOSING’?
We all know we should be doing regular strength and conditioning work to improve our running and reduce injury risk, but how are we supposed to find the time? A plan that focuses on little and often may just be the answer…
Henry Abrahams, cofounder of MoveWell (movewelluk.com), is an advocate of an exercise style called micro-dosing. “It’s a super easy and effective way to add strength training into your week,” he says.
Micro-dosing is a physio’s favourite; it’s often used when rehabilitating an injury, or for manipulating aspects of training. But that’s not all it’s good for, says Abrahams. “It’s also a great tool when considering injury prevention (sometimes termed ‘prehab’) and general movement conditioning.”
But what is it? “Essentially, the term micro-dosing refers to the butterfly effect, where a small consistent stimulus leads to a greater overall impact,” he explains. And it’s a great way for runners to incorporate strength work into the training plan.