Make running feel easier with these Pilates exercises for runners

Woman exercising at home. She is lying on her back on an exercise, with her head and shoulders raised off the floor and her hands behind her head. Her legs are lifted and one knee bent and brought towards her chest.

Pilates can be a helpful tool for runners. In one study, a 12-week Pilates program significantly improved running performance, backing up the advice to incorporate core and strength work into your routine to help you run stronger and faster.

Strengthening the right muscles can also help prevent injuries, which is another important reason to do supportive strength work, because there’s nothing more frustrating than not being able to run when you want to.