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Core Strength for Runners: The Foundation Every Fast Runner Builds On

It’s not about cranking out 100 crunches or setting a plank world record. Having a strong core is actually going to help improve your running and the bonus is, it can make you feel stronger in plenty ...
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10 physio-approved exercises for runners that will help you build strength and mobility

Improving your running performance isn’t just about clocking mile after mile. Of course, this helps, but it’s not the only way. Strength training is also key. From improved performance to preventing ...

9 overlooked exercises every runner needs to get faster, stronger and more injury-resistant

Consider this move a step up from the glute bridge. Williams says that hip thrusts are a great exercise for the glutes – the ...

Dynamic Warm-Ups: Enhancing Core and Lower Body Strength for Efficient Running

Running enthusiasts often fall prey to two common training misconceptions: prioritizing distance over strength and relying excessively on static stretching while neglecting stability. To train ...
Runner's World

What it means to 'engage your core' and how that plays into your running

If you’ve ever worked with a coach or PT, attended a group class at the gym, or read a set of exercise instructions, you have, without a doubt, been told to 'engage your core'. The fitness world is ...

Ready to Take Your Strength to the Next Level? These Advanced Offseason Workouts Build Explosiveness

Two certified strength and conditioning specialists count the reasons runners should think about lifting differently this ...
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6 kettlebell exercises every runner must include in their workouts to improve speed and stamina

Whether you’re training for your first 5K or a half marathon, running alone won’t build all the strength you need. Yes, hitting the pavement boosts your fitness and endurance, but you must incorporate ...
Women's Health

10 Best Kettlebell Core Exercises For Strong, Sculpted Abs, From A Trainer

No offense to sit-ups, planks, and hollow holds, but basic core exercises can feel drab day after day. They work the abdominals, but if you’re looking for stronger, sculpted abs, let me introduce you ...
The New York Times

This Strength Workout Will Make You a Better Runner

To help prevent injury, add these moves to your routine. To help prevent injury, add these moves to your routine. Credit... Supported by By Alyssa Ages Starting to run is simple: Lace up your sneakers ...
Self

Strength Training for Runners Is a Thing—and You Don’t Want to Skip It

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...
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The Best Exercises Runners Can Do to Prevent Lower Back Pain

When most runners think about the essential strength training exercises to prevent running injuries and make you a stronger runner, the first thing that comes to mind is squats, lunges, or other ...