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The importance of cross training
Runners tend to be in good shape when training since programs force runners to jog multiple times a week and do hill workouts, tempo runs and speed work.
Exercise strong with strong glutes
When we exercise, our glutes help us to stabilize our pelvis and our hips. Building the glutes will increase your power as you exercise. Here are a few exercises to help you be injury-free while you train.
The importance of core
Is your back sore after you exercise? If you have a sore back, especially after intense workouts, it could be that you have not been strengthening your core.
What is your hip really saying?
Athletes sometimes develop pain in their hips during training. It can start on the top, inside or outside part of the hip. The specific location of the pain can help diagnose the problem.
Getting active
Maybe you're already active, or maybe you're considering starting a new activity - whatever activity you are getting ready for, there are a few basic training principles that apply to all physical activities.
Winter workout checklist
If you aren’t used to working out in cold weather, start your workout at half your usual warm-weather distance and warm up indoors for five minutes before heading out. A quick warm up can make you less likely to strain a muscle.
It's all about the glutes
There are three gluteal muscles: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. They all have slightly different responsibilities and are very important when running, but there is one that could be the culprit of your pain
Strength training 101 for running
Most runners think that the more they run, the stronger runner they become. While there is some truth to that, many top runners also strength train
Overtraining
Regular training for any sporting activity, especially a race is highly encouraged to keep up stamina and strength.
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