strength training

Can the famous “base building” concept apply to your strength routine, too?

New data finds that endurance- or speed-oriented muscle fibers don’t determine how you respond to strength training

Your arms are dropping lower on long runs, or your shoulders are tight and sore afterwards. Sound familiar? This is a problem that can be fixed with this weight training circuit for runners.

A sports-certified Registered Dietitian lays out how to fuel during a strength-focused training block (and no, you don't have to choke down a million protein shakes).

Army researchers assess the evidence on what makes you stronger, and speculate about new approaches that might work even better

Whether you're a beginner or training for your 100th trail race, we've got a plan for every experience level and race distance.

In the latest Performance Corner, we learn that to build endurance is to build “capacity.” But what does this look like? Our expert strength running coach Jason Fitzgerald explains. 

360 YOU ultra athlete Sally McRae shares how she has approached the first three races (335 miles over 6 weeks) in her #ChooseStrong project.

A 2022 study in Sports Medicine reviewed the fascinating field of minimal-dose resistance training. Even very small strength training stimuli can lead to major benefits in the general population when done consistently over time. Here's why.

Runners, bank these at-home strength-training exercises for when you can't get to the gym.

Flatter ultras present a training conundrum. Do you train for strength or speed? Here's what you should know.

In The Performance Corner, if you’ve been doing the same strength work for months (or years!), it might be time to start bumping things up to maximize benefit. Our expert strength running coach Jason Fitzgerald explains.

In The Performance Corner, our expert strength running coach shares five things you can do to build resilience and train injury free.

Give your trunk the strength and stability it needs to run pain free.

You might need to rethink your training. Use these five factors to find out how to improve performance in a smart, sustainable way.

Integrating strength work into your training can be confusing. Here's an 8-week, full-body program that removes all the guesswork.

Barre, the strength training regimen derived from ballet, could be your key to improved stability and injury prevention on the trail.

Here it is — the ultimate bodyweight workout — with nary a squat, lunge or plyometric in sight!

Strength training can be intimidating if you don't know where to start, but once you get into it you'll find it's so empowering.

What is plyometric training and how can it benefit you?

This total-body strength workout is ideal for trail runners of all levels. Start with one round and work your way up to two to three sets.

Build strength and prevent injury by incorporating strength training into your run routine.

Think you can run and call it done? Think again.

Running requires your limbs to act independently, so it makes sense to strengthen them independently.

A strength routine built specifically for the demands of trail running.

Build a stronger foundation by sprinkling these moves into your regular strength training routine.

This simple but powerful workout consists of 9 exercises all aimed at building you a stronger and faster running body. You just need a barbell and maybe weight plates.

Strength training is a huge and intimidating concept, especially if you're new to it. This all-in-one cheat sheet will help you get started.

As runners, we sometimes forget that upper body training exists. But training your upper body can make you faster with just two moves.

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There are a lot of ways to strength train, and some work better than others when it comes to running. Here's how to find the right routine.

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We know that strength and mobility training are important for runners. Here's everything you need to get a full-body workout at home.

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Yoga is about meeting yourself where you are, the harmony between mind and body and, on a biomechanical level, balance.

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