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Running & Muscle Strength

Does Running Increase Muscle Strength or Size?

It is well known that running is a great cardiovascular exercise, but can it also help you gain muscle strength and size at the same time? Find out what science shows about running, how it affects muscle and strength gains, and why you still need to train for strength.

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Cathe Friedrich doing a mountain climber as an alternative to running

5 Best Alternatives to Running for Cardiovascular Benefits

World-wide, running is one of the most common forms of cardiovascular exercise. But it’s not the only one. There are other effective forms of cardio that have some health advantages over running. Here are 5 cardio exercises that require little or no equipment and don’t involve running. 

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How Half-Squats Can Improve Your Running Performance

How Half-Squats Can Improve Your Running Performance

If you’re an avid runner who prefers a trail to working with weights, you still need strength training. Squats are one of the best exercises for runners, but there are some compelling reasons to include half squat in your routine if you run. Here’s why.

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Running and core strength

Can Running Strengthen Your Core?

Running is an effective exercise for building endurance and burning calories, but how effective is running for strengthening your core muscles? In this article, you’ll discover how running is beneficial for core strength and its limitations.

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Can strength training make you a better runner?

Can Resistance Training Make You a Better Runner?

If you’re a serious runner, you “go to” exercise is running. However, you still need strength training. Runners lose muscle and strength as they age and running mainly works the lower body. You might also wonder if strength training can make you a better runner? Find out.

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Running, but not getting anywhere – by Jennifer

I debated on buying STS, but I am so glad that I did. I have always been very physically active all my life. When I purchased STS, I was running 30 – 40 miles a week. I was not watching my diet and not lifting one weight. So I decided I needed to change because

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