Strength training exercises for runners are essential if you want to be a strong, healthy and less injury prone runner. Many runners focus on running and running alone when they first start running. However, running alone will only get you so far when improving your strength, power, speed and endurance. Once you feel like you’re …
Strength training is essential for any runner looking to run faster and stronger. Weightlifting, in particular, has many benefits for runners. And weightlifting for runners has become ever more popular over the years. The reality is there are many different components of fitness, other than cardiovascular endurance, that you need to be tapping into as …
Controversial as it may sound – runners don’t lack mileage, they lack strength! Cross training for runners is often neglected and overlooked by runners who are looking to achieve their goals by simply running. Whilst this is fine to begin with, it’s important to push your body in different ways and include other types of …
Strength training is essential for any runner looking to stay strong, healthy and less injury prone. There are many strength exercises for runners that can help you improve your running performance. From bodyweight exercises to using free weights, there are exercises to suit every type of runner and fitness level. If you’re new to strength …
Over the past six months, I’ve learnt a lot about strength training and the importance of cross training as a runner. For so many years, all I would do is run for miles and miles each week as part of my training. I wouldn’t incorporate any other form of exercise or fitness into my routine. …