If you’ve been a runner for long at all, you’re no stranger to experiencing sore calves at the end of a long, intense run. Your calf and quad muscles receive the brunt of the impact with every stride, and that’s why calf exercises for runners are so important for keeping your c...
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We asked Karp and Gerard to share some of their favourite hip-strengthening exercises for runners. How to use this list: The exercises below are demonstrated by Hollis Tuttle, certified run coach and director of instructors at CityRow in New York City. Incorporate these moves as instructed ...
The hip muscles are what control the whole movement of the leg, whether it be in running, walking or cycling. It throws off the gait/biomechanics of your stride. These six hip strengthening exercises are for runners but are also really great for any sport or person. Simple and effective, ...
The following exercises target the hamstrings and can be added into your existing strength regimen. More isn’t always better, so instead of adding all of them into your routine, pick one movement at a time to add.
Our study has demonstrated that core strengthening exercises are important for the performance of orienteering athletes but maybe it is a fault for marathon runners. Consequently, if the goal is to enhance endurance, core strengthening training has disadvantage over performance. Further studies are ...
Aches and pains are unfortunately common among runners of all levels — and ice can only do so much. “When a runner comes to me with pain at a joint (hip, knee, or ankle), I always reference the ‘bad-neighbor theory,’" explains Wes Pedersen, running coach and Equinox personal train...
Dancing has long been considered one of the best hip strengthening exercises you can do anywhere without the need of special equipment.Curvy Dancingis really big in Japan. In fact the signature moves in curvy dance exercise are not exclusive to women. Olympic marathon runners are doing it. ...
Between the swim and bike, triathletes ask a lot of their shoulders, which can often lead to injury. Here’s why strengthening your shoulders will help prevent injury and improve performance — sample exercises included.
“Research shows that runners have fewer osteoarthritis changes than the general population, but exercise is relative to the state of a person’s knee,” he says. “If you already have pain, then some exercises may be more provocative than others. If you are not well conditioned, then ...