Cross Training for Runners Archive

  • One of the best cross training exercises for injured runners is water running, also known as pool running. Water running is great for increasing heart rate without exposing the body...

    Water Running Exercises

    One of the best cross training exercises for injured runners is water running, also known as pool running. Water running is great for increasing heart rate without exposing the body...

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  • Without a doubt, the number one concern of runners is getting injured. Injuries can easily destroy a carefully planned training program and leave runners back at square one for their...

    Keeping Fit By Cross Training

    Without a doubt, the number one concern of runners is getting injured. Injuries can easily destroy a carefully planned training program and leave runners back at square one for their...

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  • Many runners simply do not have much interest in weight training. Many are concerned that lifting heavy weights will add bulky muscle that is not conducive to running fast. Runners...

    Strength Training for Runners

    Many runners simply do not have much interest in weight training. Many are concerned that lifting heavy weights will add bulky muscle that is not conducive to running fast. Runners...

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  • Treadmill, elliptical, or stairclimber? What is the best machine to use at the gym? There are so many options for achieving aerobic fitness in gyms these days. Each option has...

    Best Machines to Use at the Gym

    Treadmill, elliptical, or stairclimber? What is the best machine to use at the gym? There are so many options for achieving aerobic fitness in gyms these days. Each option has...

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  • When many people think of muscle strengthening exercises, the first thing that comes to mind is weight lifting. However, squats, bench press, and dumbbell curls are not the only one...

    Isometric Exercises for Runners

    When many people think of muscle strengthening exercises, the first thing that comes to mind is weight lifting. However, squats, bench press, and dumbbell curls are not the only one...

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  • If you are one of the millions of Americans who have a desk job, you know the negative health effects that sitting for the entire day can have on the...

    Using a Treadmill at Work

    If you are one of the millions of Americans who have a desk job, you know the negative health effects that sitting for the entire day can have on the...

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  • The treadmill is a wonderful invention. It has allowed millions of runners to obtain a solid workout even when there is two feet of snow outside. Treadmills mimic outside running...

    Running on a Treadmill

    The treadmill is a wonderful invention. It has allowed millions of runners to obtain a solid workout even when there is two feet of snow outside. Treadmills mimic outside running...

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  • The common perception is that strength training involves dumbbells, bench presses, and squats. Runners have been told that if they hit the gym and use this equipment, they will decrease...

    Functional Strength Training For Runners

    The common perception is that strength training involves dumbbells, bench presses, and squats. Runners have been told that if they hit the gym and use this equipment, they will decrease...

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  • Distance running is a great exercise for many of the muscles in the body. Certain leg and core muscles are especially toned and strengthened through the miles of training. However,...

    Improve Your Running With Yoga

    Distance running is a great exercise for many of the muscles in the body. Certain leg and core muscles are especially toned and strengthened through the miles of training. However,...

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