Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories. Enhance your quality of life Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities.
If you want to perform at your full potential, you need to take a comprehensive approach to running. That means targeting areas of fitness you may not normally pay attention to, like flexibility, balance, mobility, and strength.
SO WHY?
Weight control: As you gain muscle, your body begins to burn calories more easily, making it easier to control your weight.
Balance: Strengthening exercises can increase flexibility and balance as people age, reducing falls and injuries.
Prevent injuries: by focusing on the specific needs of runners (hip and glute strength).
Stronger bones: Strength training increases bone density and reduces the risk of fractures.
Joint flexibility: Strength training helps joints stay flexible and can reduce the symptoms of arthritis.
FOLLOW ALONG STRENGTH TRAINING WORKOUT
30 MIN SINGLE DUMBBELL FOLLOW ALONG
32 MINUTE BEGINNER DUMBBELL WORKOUT
24 MINUTE BODY WEIGHT & DUMBBELL HIIT WORKOUT
A strength workout for runners that incorporates upper-body and core moves helps improve your posture and running form. A strong core improves your overall stability, which can help you better control your movements.