5 Ways to Get Faster at Running (Without More Running)
Coach Matt Fitzgerald, who literally wrote the book on cross-training, outlines the best non-running activities for runners looking to get fitter while staying healthy.
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This Crazy-Hard Squat is So Effective, Even Just Trying It Will Make You Faster
Sure, almost everyone has done a squat, but what makes pistol squats so crucial to runners, why are they so tough, and how should you incorporate them into your strength training?
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Pilates Is the Worst. Here’s Why I (and Other Runners) Should Do It Anyway
Pilates is still winning over new devotees. Here’s why it works—and three moves every runner should try.
Feeling Old and Slow? Do These Moves to Stay Healthy, Mobile, and Fast While Aging.
Here are seven exercises to help you maintain speed and strength, even if you’re a masters athlete.
7 Calf Muscle Exercises for Strength and Mobility
Your calf muscles are most likely a little weak and really tight. Here are our favorite stretches and exercises to take care of them.
Say No to Crunches and Try These Core Exercises Instead
Strengthen your core for improved balance and stability on your next run, hike, or climb
Getting Strong Is Good for Your Brain, Even if You Don’t Bulk Up
To ward off cognitive decline, a new analysis suggests that strength matters more than how much muscle you have
Why Runners Should Spend Time in the Pool
4 ways every runner can benefit from supplementing their road miles with time training in the water.
Stair Workouts: VO2max Intervals
Stair workouts are my favorite cardio workout for injured or recovering runners who want to build aerobic fitness and maintain lower body strength
Deadlifts Can Make You a Stronger Runner—Here’s How
Strengthen those glutes and hamstrings for faster, more efficient running