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OKAY! So there are seven main muscle groups involved in running.
- Hamstrings
- Gluteals
- Hip Flexors (Also known as Tenor Fasciae Latae "FTL)
- Abdominals
- Calves
- Anterior Tibialis
- Quads
Now that the seven main muscle groups are named, onto the locations.
- Quads are located on the side of the thigh.
- The Anterior Tibialis' are located on the outside surface of the tibia.
- Calves can be found behind the shin bone, on the back of the lower leg.
- The abdominal muscles are located between the ribs & pelvis.
- The Hip Flexors are located in the pelvic area on the front top part of the thigh.
- The gluteals can be found on the back portion of the hip bone and at the top of the thigh bone. Overall, the portion of it is in the buttocks.
- The hamstrings is located at the back of the thigh to below the knee.
ONTO THE HEALTH RELATED COMPONENT
Cardiovascular fitness is the health related component being improved. They're also improvements in flexibility, muscular strength, and endurance. The body's composition is improved since this type of health related component actually causes weight loss and muscle gain.