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Running on hills

Use the hills you encounter during your run. Running on hills is good for you for these reasons.

Why running up is good…

1. It makes you faster
When you walk up, your muscles have to work hard. This will strengthen your muscles and eventually you will run faster on flat ground.

2. Your upper body gets stronger
When your legs are tired, your body will draw more power from the upper body.

3. Your stamina will be tested
Running on hills is a lot harder, you work on your muscles and your lungs are put to work in a good way.

Why running down is good…

1. It makes you faster
Gravity helps you to speed up. When the hill is too steep, your muscles will work hard not to go too hard. Your muscles will become stronger and you will eventually become faster.

2. You get peace
How wonderful it is to run down after plowing up a bit. Your muscles get some rest and you save your energy.

3. You keep your upper body stable
While running down, your upper body is of great importance. You automatically tighten the muscles in your upper body more and thus train your core stability.

Do you run on hills?