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Unleash Your Running Potential with Lower Body Strength Training
Are you looking to take your half marathon training to the next level? While logging miles is crucial, incorporating targeted strength training into your routine can enhance your performance, reduce the risk of injury, and boost overall strength. In this blog post, we’ll dive into a comprehensive lower body strength workout designed to complement your half marathon journey. The Importance of Lower Body Strength Running is undoubtedly a lower body-dominant activity, and building strength in these muscles can make a significant difference in your running efficiency and endurance. Stronger leg muscles contribute to better stability, improved form, and increased power with each stride. Sample Lower Body Strength Workout 1. Squats:…
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Lower Body and Treadmill Circuit
Try this lower body and treadmill circuit, if you are short on time and want both a cardio and strength day. Your legs will definitely feel this one! Cardio and strength workouts are great if you get bored during traditional workouts. They keep you switching thing up and moving! This circuit is also great if you get bored on the treadmill, but need some speed work. I completed this particular workout yesterday. I was feeling a little lazy since the weather has been so bad. This workout was perfect. I was able to get in a great speed work running day along with a solid leg day lift without thinking…
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Glute Activation Exercises
These Glute Activation Exercises changed my running. One thing I learned through my chiropractor treatments is that I have a weak right glute that is not activating while I am exercising. I have started doing some glute activations every morning and before I exercise. Below are the exercises I complete. If you have any additional exercises you do, leave them in the comments! After you activate your glutes give some of our workouts a try HERE! Pinterest Workout Board HERE More Workout Posts HERE
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EMOM for Runners. Add-On After Run Workout. Legs and Abs.
Legs and Abs EMOM workout for runners to add on after their next run. EMOM workouts are perfect circuit style workouts for runners. This particular workout would be perfect to add to the end of your run! Either in your garage before you walk back inside, or by your car before you drive home. Fifteen minutes of strength work 2-3x a week can make a big difference in your running. Stronger correlates with faster, and strength work helps to lower the risk of injury. (15min Interval Timer HERE!) *there are also a lot of free interval apps you can download, or use the stopwatch on your phone or watch). If…
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Lower Body Single Leg Workout for Runners
Lower Body Single Leg Workout for Runners *Single leg workouts are a great addition for runners. They help lower the risk of injury because they work to correct muscle imbalances. If you try the workout, let me know in the comments! For more workouts click here. OR Check out our Pinterest Board Here. Interested in custom workouts? Click here.
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Lower Body Workout
Quick Lower Body Workout. Activation Squats, Two Supersets and a Finisher. Add on after a good run! Even short quick lifts after a run can make a huge impact! For more workouts click here. OR Check out our Pinterest Board Here. Interested in custom workouts? Click here.
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Circuit Workout – Lunges Only!
Circuit Workout – Lunges Only! Lunges are a great exercise. Often dreaded, but so worth the temporary pain! For runners specifically lunges help strengthen your core, hamstrings and quads. They also help with controlling your hips. All of this allows you to run more controlled and faster!! Lunges! 15 Static Lunges 15 Walking Lunges 15 Side Lunges 15 Reverse Lunges 15 Rebound Lunges Repeat 3-4 Times. Let me know if you give it a try! For more workouts click here OR Check out our Pinterest Board Here.
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EMOM – Lower Body (For Runners)
EMOM – Lower Body (For Runners). EMOM Workouts are a very effective workout for anyone especially runners. Below is a Lower Body EMOM designed for runners in mind. Another Lower Body EMOM for Runners HERE! I usually add lower body EMOM workouts after my hard speed sessions. This allows me to add the proper amount of recovery into my training plan. Why EMOMs are Effective for Runners. Check out Post HERE! For more EMOM workouts Click HERE! For more workouts click here OR Check out our Pinterest Board Here.
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EMOM – Lower Body
Below you will find an Lower Body EMOM. Add rounds based on the time you have available. For Runners I would suggest adding on at least two round after you run. This allows you to still get in mileage, as well as, some strength work. Upper Body Strength Workout HERE! Why EMOMs are Effective for Runners Runners tend to avoid strength training and cross training. Most often it’s because of time constraints and lack of interest. Runners usually say, (myself included) “If I have time for only one thing, I am going to fit in my run” EMOMs fix these problems. They keep things fast and with a change from…
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Lower Body EMOM – for Runners
EMOM Workouts are a very effective workout for anyone especially runners. Below is a Lower Body EMOM designed for runners in mind. I usually add lower body EMOM workouts after my hard speed sessions. This allows me to add the proper amount of recovery into my training plan. You can also make any EMOM into a running circuit. I do this when I have low motivation to lift or run. Splitting up both in circuit form keeps things fun and passes the time quickly. Before you know it you have finished both your run and your lift. Win! Next weeks Workout Wednesday will be a EMOM and Running Circuit! (Workouts…
