Strength Training For Runners

There was an old myth that strength training would affect a runner badly because it improves weight and minimize his speed. This myth is already proved wrong because the weight training gives a runner more energy to handle heavy workload. Weight training minimizes the risk of injuries in the joints because it creates great muscular strength, which can even prevent you from tendon injuries. Warm up is a very important thing before doing the strength-training program. A good warm up dilates the blood vessels and provides your muscles great oxygen supply. It helps you to get optimal flexibility for doing the stretching exercises. A good warm minimizes the stress on your heart. It's good to light aerobic exercises. These exercises are good warm up exercises. For runners, base running is the best warm up exercises. Base running is just running in a conversational pace. It effectively burns fat and prepares your heart and lungs to absorb, utilize and deliver oxygen. Slow jogging loosens up your muscles and prepares you for long run. You don't have to jog fast. Start slowly and you can gradually build up your speed. Cooling down is as important as warming up, for a runner. Stopping your exercises suddenly might cause you light-headedness. A few basic weights training program for runners are discussed here.

 

 

The heel raise exercise strengthens your calf muscles and gives your legs more stability. You can do these exercises at even home or in office.