Core Strength for Runners: The Boat Pose Conundrum The quest for core strength and balance is a perpetual concern for runners, particularly when training for marathon majors like Jane McGuire, Tom's Guide Fitness Managing Editor, who has run six marathons.
While traditional exercises like sit ups are often touted as effective, yoga instructor Melissa Leach recommends an alternative: the boat pose.
Leach recommends the boat pose because it engages multiple muscle groups simultaneously, making it a more comprehensive test of strength and control than its repetitive counterparts.