Runners tend to focus on cardio training, but strength training is crucial to keep your body in top form. If you want to run faster, longer, and better, it’s not enough to simply run – you’ve got to strength train.
Avoid injuries.
The stronger your body becomes, the better it is able to recover from jars and jolts that could cause injuries. As your strength the muscles surrounding your joints, you’ll experience less cartilage wear and preexisting conditions will progress at a slower rate.
Run faster.
You may think that a strong legs are the cornerstone of a fast run. But, a strong core helps to propel your body and keep it straight and strong throughout the entire run. If you want to improve your speeds, add strength training to your workout plan.
Build endurance.
Training your muscles, outside of a cardio-based workout, can be key in developing increased anaerobic power. Your muscles will feel less sore after a run, even after running longer and harder. With strength training, you’ll be able to maintain a higher intensity level for a longer period than with a cardio training program alone.
So, ready to get started?
It’s easy to get going with strength training that’s ideal for runners. At first, focus on low-impact movements that focus on your core, glutes, hips, legs, and back. Resistance bands are a great way to increase the intensity of your workout with a lower chance of injuries. Now that you’re ready to increase your endurance, avoid injuries, and run faster, get yourself a set of NeeBooFit resistance bands and head over to our Exercises page to learn some great strength training exercises.
