You’d assume that the best way to get better at running is to run and there’s plenty of truth to that. But strength training is crucial if you want to become a better, faster runner, and it can also ...

Runners often forget about the power of the core for performance. This group of muscles—which spans from below your chest through your hips, taking up your entire torso—helps you transfer power ...

“Core work” often gets lumped in with ab exercises, but for runners, the core does far more than help with sit-ups. These ...

It’s not about cranking out 100 crunches or setting a plank world record. Having a strong core is actually going to help improve your running and the bonus is, it can make you feel stronger in plenty ...

I have recently been prioritizing strength work to improve my running, and while I never skip my weekly lower-body session, I confess workouts dedicated to my upper body and core are few and far ...

Everyone can benefit from adding Pilates to their training routine, because it’s great for increasing the functional strength of your deep core muscles through low-impact workouts. It’s particularly ...

If the goal of your workout is to walk away with a chiseled six-pack, you’re missing the point. A strong core results in fewer injuries, better posture and balance and less back pain. To perform well ...

To help prevent injury, add these moves to your routine. To help prevent injury, add these moves to your routine. Credit... Supported by By Alyssa Ages Starting to run is simple: Lace up your sneakers ...

You see even more clear patterns when you’re an organization with more than 90 run coaches like New York Road Runners (NYRR), ...

Core exercises that train your body to resist rotation, such as the Pallof press or weighted plank drags, can help runners boost speed and efficiency.

When I'm marathon training, my schedule revolves around logging miles. Between work, relationships, and hitting the pavement for my training runs, finding time for strength training feels impossible.