written by: Nem
Recreational running is currently number one participation sport in the world. With running becoming more popular, there is an increasing number of injuries. Almost 50% of runners get injured ever year, with the most common injuries being IT band syndrome (pain on the side of your knee), patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain under your knee cap), plantar fasciitis and shin splints. written by: Nem
Whether your goal is to increase running performance, get more explosive, prevent injuries or improve overall health, strength training should be an integral part of your training schedule. Although most people understand the importance of properly designed strength training program, not many know how to properly incorporate strength training to get all the benefits it provides, without hurting their running performance or even worse – getting injured. |