Close up of resistance band around runner's legs. Running is a high-impact sport and if you’re not careful your body won’t be able to handle the demands running places on it, which can lead to injury.

But why are your glutes and hips so important when it comes to speed? “When these muscles fire properly, every step becomes ...

Commit to this three-phase blueprint for your lower body day, and you will quickly feel the power transfer from your hips to ...

In over 15 years of teaching yoga, I’ve seen a lot of interesting phenomena, from people putting their legs behind their heads to extra toes – one of the most common, however, is Dead Butt Syndrome. I ...

Stop snickering—butt exercises are some of the most important ones to do in the gym. That’s true whether you want to sculpt a shapely rear end, or just get stronger for functional reasons like running ...

I started running consistently about 10 years ago. I set my sights on the 2016 New York City Marathon and signed up for the New York Road Runner’s 9+1 program the year prior, which requires running ...

If you thought running drills were just for track athletes or elites, you'll need to think again. Any runner who wants to build their speed and endurance can – and should – make drills a regular part ...

When most runners think about the essential strength training exercises to prevent running injuries and make you a stronger runner, the first thing that comes to mind is squats, lunges, or other ...

Calf raises (seated or standing): calves are key contributors to your running performances but often neglected; strengthening ...