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, ...

You need to do stretching and mobility exercises to gain an advantage when you run because your muscles and joints go through ...

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 ...

Mobility continues as a rising fitness trend, but why is it so important for runners? If you already cross train by stretching or doing yoga, you’re off to a great start in restoring your muscles ...

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 ...

I’m a marathon runner who spends a lot of time sitting behind a desk, writing about running (among other things), so if I didn’t have tight hips, I’d be superhuman. Far from just causing the ...

Complete strength training program for runners from bodyweight to heavy lifting, create your own or follow a plan, we've covered it all. The post The Strength Training Program Every Runner Needs (From ...

As marathon season gathers pace, here are five moves from PT and running coach James Stirling and hybrid athlete and strength and conditioning coach Dr. Matthew Casturo to help you build strength ...

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, ...

With so many ways to exercise, and so many things to focus your workouts on (leg day, fixing back pain, stronger arms, etc.), mobility is easy to overlook when planning your workouts. However, it's ...

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 ...