3 Major Reasons Runners Should Lift Weights
Runners have finally come around to the idea that they need to do more than just run. With some studies showing the injury rate for runners can be as high as 80%, it’s time to think of strength...
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3 Common Strength Training Mistakes Runners Make
Strength training is such a critical piece of a runner’s training that it shouldn’t be considered cross-training: It’s just how runners prepare to run fast. When you consider the enormous...
5 Core Exercises for Runners to Eliminate Back Pain
Low back pain doesn't discriminate. It affects 80% of people at some point in their lives, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. So it makes sense that runners...
3 Reasons Runners Need Upper-Body Training
“Legs feed the wolf.” This famous quote comes from Herb Brooks, the head coach on the U.S. Olympic hockey team that made history by beating the Soviet Union en route to a gold medal at the...
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The Best TRX Exercises for Runners
Want to run faster and farther than ever? We’ve got just the thing for you. When added to your training routine, exercises with the TRX® Suspension Trainer™ can build strength, boost power and...