Stronger Than Your Boyfriend
Join Katie and Heather, owners of Barpath Fitness, as they take a deep dive into important (and usually controversial) health & fitness topics. Combining a little science, a little ranting, and a lot of industry experience, Katie and Heather will be helping you sift through the toxic misinformation in the fitness industry. One podcast episode at a time. Barpath Fitness is an LGBTQ+ and women-owned fitness business that specializes in helping people move better, get stronger, and live pain free through individualized programming and coaching.
Stronger Than Your Boyfriend
Strength Training for Runners
December 06, 2022
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Barpath Fitness
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Season 1
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Episode 37
When you think about running, the exercise requires jumping from leg to leg. Though extremely accessible, running actually falls in a more “advanced” category when it comes to most training frameworks.
This is one reason that strength training is imperative for runners.
Additionally, in this episode, we talk about power output improvements, bone mineral density changes, and joint health. We give you our favorite strength training exercises for runners so you can continue to train and avoid injury while improving your performance. We also talk about the ideal frequency for training when you're an avid runner.
To read more, check out this article: Strength Training for Runners