ActiveWorkoutsBoost running performance with this six-move resistance workoutWant a faster, stronger stride? Time to add in some resistance trainingWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveWorkoutsBoost running performance with this six-move resistance workoutWant a faster, stronger stride? Time to add in some resistance trainingWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Want a faster, stronger stride? Time to add in some resistance training
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Getty Images)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
When it comes to running most people think you need just two things: a decent pair ofrunning shoes, consistent practice and some good tunes to listen too (ok, so maybe three). But, resistance training is key too and if you’re not doing any you could be leaving some serious PBs on the table. Guilty as charged? This six-move workout will sort you out. You can do it at the gym or home, you’ll just need apair of dumbbellsand a smallresistance band.
Strength trainingcan help runners achieve three big goals: it strengthens the muscles and joints in the body, it can better protect you from injury and it can improve running economy. However, it can also help with recovery too. TheInternational Sports Sciences Associationsays: “Your body can better tolerate the blows and stresses of a run when it is strong. You’ll recover faster from each run and be able to do more and go farther with strong, balanced muscles and joints.”
This workout comes from Sweat app trainer Kate Martin who is also a marathon runner and it targets all your major lower body muscles. There’s six exercises altogether, but these have been grouped into threesupersets, so you can pack more into your training in a shorter space of time. Do each exercise for three sets of 10 reps, resting for 90 seconds between each round and then two minutes before moving on to your superset. Here’s your workout:
Superset 1
Superset 2
Superset 3
Want to learn more about the benefits of strength training and running? A former sprint champ sharesseven exercises to increase running speed. If it’s another workout you’re after, give thisfour-move bodyweight workoutfrom marathon maestro Tom Evans a go.
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