Strength Training for Runners
It’s a proven fact that runners who also strength train are more efficient, faster, stronger and experience less injuries. This is because strength training teaches and strengthens your muscles to counter balance the muscles and motions used for running. Along with that, it encourages opposite muscle fiber types to give you that extra umph when you need it.
Whether it’s at the gym, in your garage, or on your yoga mat – strength training is a must to take your performance to the next level.
Let’s split the body into three different parts: upper body, lower body and core. Here’s a few exercises that isolate those areas:
And here are a few super exercises that work multiple areas: box jumps, lunges or squats while holding weights, burpees, walking push-ups, rowing.
If you are more comfortable at home, check out this article on home strength training exercises by Runner’s World Magazine. If you are more focused at the gym, ask to meet with a personal trainer who can give you the best advice to reach your active lifestyle goals.
Whether it’s at the gym, in your garage, or on your yoga mat – strength training is a must to take your performance to the next level.
Let’s split the body into three different parts: upper body, lower body and core. Here’s a few exercises that isolate those areas:
- Upper Body - bicep curls, tricep dips, bench press, pull ups
- Lower Body - squats, leg press, lunges
- Core - planks, glute bridges, crunches or sit-ups
And here are a few super exercises that work multiple areas: box jumps, lunges or squats while holding weights, burpees, walking push-ups, rowing.
If you are more comfortable at home, check out this article on home strength training exercises by Runner’s World Magazine. If you are more focused at the gym, ask to meet with a personal trainer who can give you the best advice to reach your active lifestyle goals.