Everything you need to become a better runner
With many people currently limited to their homes with little training equipment, we’ve created a free bodyweight programme that you can do anywhere.
When strength training for running, are rest periods an important variable? How long should we rest for between sets and how does this affect results?
We’re often asked how to fit strength training into a running based plan. Let’s discuss the best time to strength train and how long each session should be.
As runners, we don’t want to train for excessive muscle growth. We want to perform movements that optimise our running performance and results.
Runners want to run, not spend hours in the gym. But a small amount of strength training can lead to large amounts of injury free running. A great deal!
Does weight training really make you slower by adding on unwanted body mass? Let’s delve deeper so this common running myth can be dispelled for good.
Unilateral (single limb) strength training is a very useful tool for running. What are the benefits of these exercises and how they are performed?
Performing the same exercises eventually leads to boredom or injury. Keep progressing in the gym by varying exercises and using different equipment.
The squat is a fundamental strength exercise, but how does it transfer to improve our running performance and what’s the evidence to back this up?
Many people understandably find gym spaces intimidating. If you’d like to hit the gym more but you’re feeling nervous about doing so, then read on.
People used to train by doing countless sit-ups. Let’s look at why this is no longer the case and what alternatives we now adopt in modern core training.
Although there’s no one size fits all plan, let’s take a look at some strength exercises that will benefit all injury free runners of any level.