In this proper running form mini-series, we discussed what the ideal running form looks like last week, and in this installment, we will discuss some effective tips to improve your running form. So, ...
Many runners believe their natural stride could be improved. Here’s what to know before trying to change yours. By Christine Yu Want to get better at tennis? Fine-tune your serve. Swimming? Perfect ...
Whisper it: there’s a way of becoming a faster, more efficient runner that doesn’t involve training harder or sweating more. No, it’s not about buying the latest super shoe – it’s about improvng your ...
Bodyweight exercises provide the perfect path to a beginner strength routine, but when you’re ready to take your resistance exercises to the next level, a dumbbell workout is the way to go. You don’t ...
Practicing the exercises listed below can help support long running efforts by training your muscles to stave off fatigue. “These exercises not only strengthen key muscle groups for running, but they ...
Bend your knees slightly and push your hips back, as if sitting into a chair. Engage your core and keep both toes pointing ...
Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...
Whether you are running a marathon or walking your dog, staying active has countless benefits on your body and your brain. Both running and walking have been shown to promote heart health, improve ...
While running is not necessarily bad for the knees, poor form and injury may affect performance. Knee pain due to running is a common injury, and approximately 50% of runners report injuries due to ...
"Faster, mommy, faster!" Allison's toddler squealed as she ran down the hill by her house with her jogging stroller. As a longtime runner and running biomechanics researcher, she found herself in the ...