What Muscles Does Running Work? (2023 Update)
Looking to learn about what muscles does running work?
Then you're in the right place.
Different muscles are used when you log the miles.
In fact, hundreds of muscles work together to propel your body into the...
The 12 Best Stretches For Runners
Looking for the best stretches for runners?
Then you have come to the right place.
Running is a fantastic cardiovascular exercise.
I love to run, and it’s great knowing that it’s good for me too.
But there’s a...
How to Balance CrossFit and Running
If you’re looking to combine CrossFit and running, then you came to the right place.
In today’s post, I’ll be sharing with you a few useful training guidelines that will put you on the CrossFit...
Top 6 Cardio Alternatives to Running – Exercises to Replace Running
unning is a cardiovascular exercise per excellence...
But, truth be told, hitting the pavement is just one cardio option, and there are other ways, more and less beneficial to some degree, to get a cardio kick.
Of course, I still love running pretty much. But sometimes a little bit of change can do wonders to motivation and training consistency—especially if you are injured, burned out, or just bored.
See, the benefits of cross training abound.
Therefore, if you have trouble running—whether you are nursing an injury, are burned out or just looking to spice things up—know that you have quite a lot of alternatives.
6 Cardio Workout Alternatives to Running
The Stronger Runner: Unveiling the Secrets of Effective Strength Training
Attention, runners seeking to unleash their inner powerhouse! Get ready to dive headfirst into the ultimate treasure trove of weight training wisdom specifically designed to elevate your running game!
In this post, I'm about to...
Running Exercises at Home – Strength Training for Runners (No equipment Needed)
Runners need to strength train, period.
I keep saying over and over again.
The truth is, if you are a runner who doesn’t strength train, then you are missing out, big time.
So please do not neglect strength training.
Of course, this is easier said than done. Sticking to the regular running program, then having enough time to make the trip to the gym to strength train, is not always easy to pull off—especially if you just like the rest of us, stressed and pressed for time.
But that doesn’t mean that you have to give up strength training altogether.
Top 7 Hip Stretches For Runners
First things first, hip flexors are a group of skeletal muscles located in the upper thighs and the pelvis region, linking the legs to the pelvis. These muscles connect the thigh bone—known as the femur—to the pelvis.
The primary hip flexor muscles are the psoas major and the iliacus— collectively known as the iliopsoas, which is usually the weakest of all of the muscles. Other hip flexor muscles include the sartorius, tensor fascia latae, and rectus femoris.
The Functions
These powerful muscles are used in every stride when walking, running, and sprinting.
Some of the main functions of hip flexors include:
The Best Leg Workout for Runners – 8 Lower Body Exercises To Improve Running...
Are you looking for the best leg workout for runners?
Then you have come to the right place as I'm sharing with you a serious of lower body exercises that every runner should do.
But, first...
The 30 Minute Jump Rope Workout For Runners (+22 Advanced Exercises)
Looking a jump rope workout you can do at home? Then you've come to the right place.
Jumping rope is one of the best exercises to improve endurance, build strength, and burn calories in as little...
Resistance Bands Exercises For Runners
Resistance bands are usually made of strong, thin, and long rubber with handles at each end, and come in a wide variety of resistance levels, depending on your fitness skill and training goals.
You can buy these in line with your fitness level and training goals—in other words, they are easily customized.
In my experience, resistance band exercises are one of the best tools you can use to keep strength training when you no longer have access to a gym or just dot want to go there for all personal reasons.
Also, stacking dumbells in your living room might be an attractive option.