Strength Training for Sprinting Performance
Strength training not only has the potential to reduce your risk of injury by correcting muscle imbalances and improving muscle activation, but it will also increase the efficiency of your sprinting biomechanics which results...
Cardio Cross-Training for Runners
Cross-training is a widely used approach to structure training programs for competitive athletes. “I usually train on the elliptical three to four times a week for 30 - 40 minutes to supplement my training,”...
Four Top Core Exercises for Runners
With warmer weather around the corner and our spring and summer race dates in our calendars, runners across the country are ready to make the most of the season ahead. A part of making...
Kick Butt Workout For an Effective Leg Day
There are many ways to target your lower body and at times it can feel overwhelming. To help with your next leg workout, I thought I would walk you through mine and give you...
Winter Strength Workout
With shorter days and cooler temperatures upon us, it’s an opportune time to change up your indoor workout regimen and continue to ramp up your winter fitness. Whether you’re winter running, hitting the slopes,...
ALL THE SMALL THINGS
Even though I am slightly aging myself, the 90s smash hit All The Small Things, by Blink 182 serves as a great foundation for my training methodology. While I don’t suggest we treat our...
FULL BODY METCON BLAST
Here are four movements that will incorporate and challenge your full body for strength, core and balance. Coming from a gymnastics, martial arts, track and field and bodybuilding background, I love athletic workouts. Here...
Core-Centric Fitness
People often miss the importance of a strong, complete core. We’ve spent many years singling out one part of the whole system—the abs and, let’s face it, crunches can be boring.
Much like the core...
CORE STABILITY BALL WORKOUT
It’s easy to fall into a rut doing the same familiar core exercises, but these little nine-inch, dollar-store balls will give you more than a bang for your buck!To keep the workout (and you)...
Strength for Running
As a runner you know how important it is to have proper leg strength and power.
Strength for runners is about building strong, lean muscles, keeping muscle mass down while maximizing strength. As the duration...