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The best dynamic warm-up stretches for runners

For as different as we all are, most runners these days have one thing in common: We lead busy lives. It can be a win to just get out the door and get your miles in. As such, we often roll right out ...

I tried a plyometrics workout for runners — here’s 5 things I learned

I’ve become quite good at doing regular, if short, workouts with weights, but one area I’ve yet to really explore is ...
Runner's World

You can run 3.5% faster just by following this simple 10-minute warm-up routine

A lot of us are guilty of throwing on our kit, lacing up our running shoes and hitting ‘go’ on our watches without properly warming up. But new research from Edith Cowan University suggests that might ...
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Smart warm-ups that supercharge your workout

Why it matters: Dynamic stretching increases blood flow, primes muscles, and activates your nervous system, helping you move ...

The 7 Stretches Physical Therapists Wish Runners Would Do

Lie faceup in a reverse tabletop position with your hips and knees bent 90 degrees. Place a yoga block or Pilates ball ...
Women's Health

9 overlooked exercises every runner needs to get faster, stronger and more injury-resistant

Most runners are aware of the fact – if only grudgingly – that strength training is a vital component of a well-rounded training plan. As running coach Britany Williams says, no matter your speed, ...