As a runner, you might think that running is the only thing that you need to do. However, you are very wrong. In order to be a good overall runner, you need to focus on strengthening your body. In our current times, when running outside is not as easy as before, this is more important … Read more
Running is a great way to increase improve your cardiovascular endurance and build lean muscle mass. However, it is tends to come at the cost of tight hips, sore muscles, and decreased flexibility.[1]Shape – 11 Yoga Poses Every Runner Needs to Know Fortunately, yoga is a great form of exercise to help with all of … Read more
There can be several reasons for lower back pain as a runner. Discounting more serious problems such as a bulging or slipped disc, one of the most likely causes for lower back pain as a runner is due to weak muscles. In fact, if the muscles surrounding the back, namely your core, hips, glutes, and … Read more
Ankle mobility is extremely important for runners. It helps prevent unwanted strains and injuries that can hamper or event completely prevent you from running. Risks of Tight Ankles Maybe you think that you can just lace on your shoes and run right out of the door without working on your ankle mobility? So what are … Read more
Now that we have started a new year, you might be looking to shed a bit of that extra weight you gained over the holidays. In fact, you might think that running to burn fat is a great way to accomplish that! In fact, you would be both right and wrong! Running to Lose Weight … Read more
What is the keto diet? The keto diet is a type of low carb diet that focus on getting more calories from proteins and fat and less from carbs. When you are eating less carbs, eventually your body starts to run out of sugars to fuel you and must rely on fat as your main … Read more
Why are feet and ankle stretches and exercises so important for running? Normally when you think about muscles and running, you think about your glutes and quads. While these muscles are very important, it is important that you don’t forget the important supporting muscles and joints. It is very important that you know the proper … Read more
Strength Training Plan for Runners Running is great! It’s one of the simplest forms of exercise that you can do. You don’t need that much equipment and you can do it pretty much anywhere. However, the longer you have been running, the more you might realize that strength training is important. In fact, combining running … Read more
Should Runners Do Yoga? To be honest, yoga is not 100% necessary for runners. However, a good yoga routine can help. I know, you might be thinking than why am I even reading this article! Rather, yoga falls under the category of “nice to have” as a runner. Unlike other supplementary exercises which are very … Read more
Hip Stretches For Running Tight hips are the bane of pretty much all runners. As such hip stretches are an important part of a good running schedule. Overly tight hip flexors cause you to have bad posture. Not only do they make you feel stiff when walking around, they can also cause a bunch of … Read more