Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person doing homeworkout. As a runner looking to improve my performance, I'm on a mission to strengthen my body—and I don't just ...

Running is essentially a balancing act. As we move from one foot to the other, the muscles around the pelvis, particularly the hips, glutes and core, must work to keep the body upright and stable, ...

Many runners have a love-hate relationship with cross training, especially distance runners. After all, these athletes already spend so many hours training each week that the idea of squeezing in ...

Whether you've just laced up your first pair of running shoes or you've been logging consistent miles for years, feeling great stride after stride for even the most genetically blessed takes much more ...

Strong runners are typically faster, more efficient runners. But you can’t get better at running by solely hitting the pavement alone. You need strength training and more specifically, you need to ...

Most runners are well aware of the fact that strength training is a key component of a well-rounded training plan. No matter your speed, fitness, or experience level, strength training is crucial in ...

If you've ever winced mid-squat or felt that familiar ache after a long run, you already know that not every workout feels ...

Runners who sit a lot or don’t do glute exercises need to watch for ‘dead butt syndrome’, also known as gluteal amnesia.

One common difference between casual runners and elite and pro runners is how seriously they take their stretching routine. Prerun dynamic stretches are as key to strong runners as fueling, rest, ...

Reggie Waller, a coach with USA Triathlon and founder of Waller Endurance Coaching in Phoenixville, Pa., suggests performing this workout two to three days a week. Sit with feet on the floor, knees ...