Yoga is the perfect cross-training activity for runners. As a runner, you can end up with strong quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes, and yoga helps strengthen the smaller muscles that are perhaps underused, reducing the risk of injury. It will not only make you stronger, but the flexibility you gain in the hip flexors and hamstrings can also help increase your stride length and performance.
Research has shown yoga helps reduce stress and tension, too. This is really useful for runners as unnecessary tension can cause issues like neck and shoulder pain. It also helps improve posture and
