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Whether you’re looking to improve their running performance, prevent injuries, or achieve overall fitness goals, here you’ll find in-depth articles and guides to help you incorporate strength training into your fitness routine as a runner.

From core and upper body workout guides, to foot strengthening exercises, you’ll find everything you need to build muscle and strength as a runner.

Strength Training

Does It Matter if You Run or Lift First? Our Answer May Surprise You

Turns out, running or lifting first doesn't matter as much as you think. Here's what the research says and what you should focus on instead.

How to Combine Running and Weightlifting: Hybrid Athletes

How do you mix running and weightlifting? It’s a question that’s grown in popularity over the last 5 years as more runners realize the benefits of strength training and more…

Aeke K1 Review: The Smart Cable Machine That Trains You, Coaches You, and Even Entertains Your Kids

Combining the ability to safely lift heavy at home with a cable machine, easy to follow workouts and small space, makes the Aeke K1 a unique home training option

Speediance Review | At Home Gym with AI That Checks all the Boxes

A full cable machine at home, that doesn't need to be wall mounted. Checkout our Speediance review to see if it's a fit for your goals.

Does Running Burn Muscle? How to Run Without Losing Gains

Worried that running will ruin your gains or burn muscle? It can. But not when you know these things, find out how to keep muscle mass

How to Align Your Hips: 9 Easy At-Home Exercises That Work

Hip alignment can cause so many issues from ITBS to knee pain, but with the right moves you can build strength at home to not always need a Dr.

Adductors vs. Abductors | The Hip Muscles You’re Probably Neglecting

You don’t need a degree to understand your adductors vs abductors, we’re going to give you a simple breakdown today. We’ll also talk more about how to train them and…

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

Fast runners all focus on core work. Which doesn't mean crunches, it means strength work that improves endurance, efficiency and form.

10 Must Do Core Workout Exercises for Runners

Core workouts for runners are more than just a once in a while workout program; it’s movements that can improve running performance and also reduce the risk of injuries. Core…

The Strength Training Program Every Runner Needs (From Real Running Coaches)

Complete strength training program for runners from bodyweight to heavy lifting, create your own or follow a plan, we've covered it all.

Strength Training for Aesthetics Vs Performance

The difference between strength training for aesthetics vs. performance is an important part of planning your training, three coaches deep dive.

Lululemon Chargefeel 3 Review | Sticking the Gym Landing

Need a great pickleball shoe? A shoe for gym class? We were shocked at how much we enjoyed the Lululmeon Chargefeel 3!

10 Online Strength Training Programs for at Home (or Gym)

Online strength training programs have grown like crazy in the last few years. This means that there are endless options out there so it’s more important than ever to find…

11 Ways to Maintain Muscle Mass while Marathon Training

Running helps build muscles in your lower body, but is it enough? Everything to know about building muscle when running long distance.

Running with Tendonitis: Guided by an Expert Physical Therapist

Running with tendonitis, achilles, patellar or any other requires a better understand of what's happening and knowing rest alone won't fix it.

Does EMS for Muscle Growth Really Work?

EMS for muscle growth almost sounds too good to be true. Less gym time, possibly less effort and yet progress? Is it that simple?

7 Best Hamstring Exercises for Runners

Hamstring exercises are an important part of total runner strength. Learn more about why and how to work yours!

7 Best Calf Stretches for Runners

Learn quick and easy stretches to relieve tightness in your calves in just 5 minutes. These stretches can help improve flexibility and prevent injury.

TRX for Runners: Benefits and Workout

I love finding ways to use body weight moves for training myself and my athletes. These TRX for runners moves will work the whole body.

7 Key Hip Flexor Strength Exercises for Runners

Including hip flexor exercises in your warm up or strength routine can make a difference in your running endurance and speed. Try these!

Best Bodyweight Workout Moves for Runners: Complete Guide

Here's a complete guide to the best bodyweight workout for runners to help you build strength, improve running performance and prevent injuries.

10 Best Ankle Strengthening Exercises for Runners (A Visual Guide)

Ankle strengthening exercises help prevent many running injuries plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and shin splints. Start now!

A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Progressive Overload Training

Progressive overload is the underlying principle of how the body gets stronger through weightlifting. Here's how you can use it to achieve muscle growth.

17 Go To Runner Strength Exercises

: These runner strength exercises are fully approved by a running coach and can be done anytime, anywhere to beat your excuses and still get you results.

40 Best Strength Training Quotes

40 quotes that will give you an extra dose of motivation to make your gym workout happen. Strength training quotes you need to read.

Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat? Here’s the Real Answer

Does muscle weigh more than fat? Or is it the other way around? This has probably popped up in your mind at some point. Here's the real answer to this…

Upper Body Workout For Runners: 11 Key Exercises

Does upper body strength help runners? Yes! This article shares exactly why and teaches you 11 upper body workout moves that actually work!

Top 10 Foot Strengthening Exercises For Runners

No matter how fit you are, weak feet can leave you injured. Foot strengthening exercises can improve arch, ankle, tendon and muscle strength. Let’s take a look at some exercises…

Is Running with Weights Safe? (Benefits, Cautions, and Tips)

Does running with weights build muscle? Can it improve your speed or are you simply looking at a new way to injure yourself? Find out.

Herbs for Muscle Recovery, Growth and Strength

A few years ago, I was introduced to the idea of turmeric as an anti-inflammatory. It wasn’t my first dabbling with a supplement (hello protein powders, greens powder, essential oils),…

Does Running Give You Abs? A Complete Guide for All Runners

Does running give you abs? Find out how running affects your abs and how you can use it to meet your goals to get a stronger core.

3 Full Body Workouts For Runners

Cross training to build strength and power in your running are key. A full body workout for runners you can do anywhere will get you started!

The Best Glute Activation Exercises to Maximize Your Runs

Are you suffering from tight hip flexors or lower back pain while running or right after a lower body workout? Do you struggle to feel your glutes ‘turn on’ while…

Can Yoga Replace Strength Training? Which Makes You Run Better?

Can yoga replace strength training? Yoga or weights? Weights or yoga? Which will make you a better runner? Are you better doing one than the other? Will one result in…

Your Beachbody vs Peloton Overview: Which is Right for You?

If you’ve found that working out from home has lead you to fall in love with video led workouts then you might be debating Beachbody vs Peloton as two of…

T25, P90X3, PiYo – Can it Improve Your Running? Beachbody Comparison

I love watching the Beachbody Program infomercials while I’m on the treadmill. Is that really weird? Yes? No…admit it. It’s weird, but we do weird things to survive long treadmill…

Daily Burn Black Fire Review with Bob Harper

After committing to cross training this Spring, I was thrilled to find myself actually hitting a weekly goal of multiple strength workouts.Of course, while I enjoy the repittion of running,…

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Amanda Brooks is a Certified Running Coach, Certified Personal Trainer and long time distance runner with a passion for every facet of running, which leads her to do more reading, research and running than necessary. Find all the tips, tricks and tools you need from this running coach for your best injury free running. Read More…

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