The Runner’s Guide to Strength Training
For runners, strength training doesn’t have to mean bulking up. When you approach strength work strategically, it can translate into a reduced chance for injury and faster times when you toe the...
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5 Must-Do Glute Exercises for Runners and Cyclists
Glutes (aka butt, bottom, backside, booty or tush) hold a lot of power, and strengthening them can help you become a better runner, cyclist, walker, jogger, skater, swimmer, dancer, squatter…you...
The Many Benefits of Strength Training for Runners
Think you can’t run and strength train — and benefit from both? Think again. It’s not either/or. In the past, runners would shy away from strength work. The general rationale was that it...
Heart Rate Monitoring Basics
If you’re new to working out — or new to working out with the goal of getting faster, going longer or just improving — you probably haven’t started monitoring your heart rate yet. Sure, you...
10 Thoughts That Go Through Your Head During a Tough Workout
You’re panting for breath 3 miles in and wondering: what am I doing to myself? There’s no question about it: endurance workouts, whether it’s a half-marathon or a 20-mile bike ride, can be...