Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person doing homeworkout. As a runner looking to improve my performance, I'm on a mission to strengthen my body—and I don't just ...

Running is essentially a balancing act. As we move from one foot to the other, the muscles around the pelvis, particularly the hips, glutes and core, must work to keep the body upright and stable, ...

Many runners have a love-hate relationship with cross training, especially distance runners. After all, these athletes already spend so many hours training each week that the idea of squeezing in ...

Whether you've just laced up your first pair of running shoes or you've been logging consistent miles for years, feeling great stride after stride for even the most genetically blessed takes much more ...

Strong runners are typically faster, more efficient runners. But you can’t get better at running by solely hitting the pavement alone. You need strength training and more specifically, you need to ...

Here are ten exercises to build and maintain your strength as you age, according to a strength and conditioning specialist.

A good strength training program for runners blends current fitness with running goals. Which is to say it needs to be progressive, not leave you too sore to run and focus on some of the common ...

Mobility continues as a rising fitness trend, but why is it so important for runners? If you already cross train by stretching or doing yoga, you’re off to a great start in restoring your muscles ...

If you only move in a straight line, you might be missing a critical way to keep your hips strong. Experts say adding this simple exercise can prevent bone loss and help you stay mobile for years to ...

Both experts agree you should aim to strength train for at least 30 minutes two times a week, starting with bodyweight ...

One common difference between casual runners and elite and pro runners is how seriously they take their stretching routine. Prerun dynamic stretches are as key to strong runners as fueling, rest, ...

Reggie Waller, a coach with USA Triathlon and founder of Waller Endurance Coaching in Phoenixville, Pa., suggests performing this workout two to three days a week. Sit with feet on the floor, knees ...