Leave 25% of your food on the plate at every meal, says weight-loss expert James O. Hill, PhD, author of The Step Diet. Save what's remaining as leftovers for a yummy lunch the next day. If you normally eat 2,000 calories or more each day, youâll cut 500 calories.
Your hamstrings are located on the back of your thigh and work along with the muscles of your hip to power you along the ground. Your quadriceps, at the front of your thigh, extends your knee to take the next step and absorb the impact of your landing and get a good workout as you run.
The Runner's Hamstring and Calf Stretch. You can do the runner's stretch to improve hamstring and calf flexibility. The runner's stretch is a common flexibility exercise for your hamstrings or calf muscles. Stand one foot from a wall and place your hands on the wall at shoulder height, shoulder-width apart. Take a step back with one leg while pushing into the wall. Keep your back straight and press your heels into the floor.