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QT: FAQs About Strength Training for Runners (Vol 3)


So, you still want more strength training conversation?

You asked for it, you got it!

In case you missed the earlier editions of strength training FAQs for runners, feel free to go back in the archives and check those out.

For your reference:

The first FAQ episode covered many of the basic questions associated with scheduling your strength training workouts around your runs. And in volume two, I did a little myth busting about strength training for runners.

In today’s strength training talk, I’m covering several do’s and don’ts related to your incorporating strength training into your routine. Read more

The Best Strength Training Equipment for Runners (with Video)

If you’ve been following along with any of my content for the past few years, you know that I’m a big believer in the benefits of strength training for runners.

More and more, it seems that runners are starting to come around to the idea of regular strength training, which is a good thing.

Yet many runners are still struggling with understanding what an effective strength training routine consists of, which is why I’ve done several videos in the past year demonstrating simple and effective routines designed specifically for runners.

One of the common threads in most of those videos from the past is that each of the exercises involves virtually no exercise equipment.

And that’s by design.

You do not need to to join a gym or buy any fancy strength training equipment for runners in order to get a challenging, effective, and beneficial workout.

That said…

Body Weight Training Can Get a Bit Boring

You can combine the dozens of the equipment free strength training exercises that I’ve talked about before in an infinite amount of ways in order to keep your workouts from getting boring.

Shoot, I mix up the routine for almost every workout, just because I hate doing the same exercises ad nauseam.

Yet even with all of the possibilities that exist, you can get even more variety if you add just one or two pieces of equipment to the mix.

The 4 Best Pieces of Strength Training Equipment for Runners

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Strength Training Exercises for Runners: Swiss Ball Edition

If you have a swiss ball, you’ve got all the equipment you need for a great runner-specific workout.

I’ve talked about this before, but strength training exercises for runners are important, and if you’re not regularly doing any strength training you need to start it ASAP!

Get a FREE PDF guide with explaining each of the exercises in this routine, just tell me where to send it!

Watch the video and get started today!

Common Questions About Strength Training for Runners

I’m a firm believer that regular strength training is a must for runners of all ability levels, both to aid in improvement and to reduce the risk of injury.

Yet every time I even mention the topic, I seem to get hit with the same questions about strength training for runners:

  • Will it make me bulk up?
  • When should I do it?
  • Why do I need to work out my upper body as well?

So in this video, I’m answering these common questions about strength training for runners.

Hopefully, if you’re not already, you’ll now be comfortable with the idea of adding regular strength training to your training schedule. And if you’re not sure where to start/what exercises to do, I’ve got you covered there as well!

If you have any questions about any of the exercises in these lists, please don’t hesitate to ask!

What are Your Favorite Strength Training Workouts/Exercises?