Luke Meessmann knows a thing or two about running. A five-time veteran of the London Marathon, he started out in exercise science and rehabilitation before moving into Pilates as an instructor and owner of Absolute Studios. From this experienced vantage point, the Australian believes there is one common postural imbalance holding most runners back from giving their all. Latest Videos From You may like “Everyone is individual,” he caveats, speaking to Fit&Well. “But across the population, the most predominant postural imbalance we tend to see is an anteriorly tilted pelvis.” This typically means the abdominals, glutes and hamstrings aren’t as strong as they could be. Instead, the hip flexors and quads on the front of the thighs take over, pulling the pelvis forward, forcing the lower back into too much of an arch. This effect, he says, is compounded by a rounding or hunching of the upper back and shoulders due to our use of phones and laptops. Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox. “For running …