Compound Exercises: Why they should be the foundation of your workouts
As runners, we often focus on our miles, speed, and endurance, but incorporating strength training into your routine is crucial for maximizing performance and minimizing injury risk. At the heart of an effective strength training program are compound exercises—movements that engage multiple muscle groups and joints. In this post, we’ll explore why compound exercises are foundational to your training, how to effectively integrate them into your routine, and the role of progressive overload in maximizing their benefits.
Why Strength Training is a Game-Changer for Marathon Runners: The Science Behind the Benefits
When preparing for a marathon, the primary focus for many runners is often on logging miles and perfecting pacing strategies. However, recent scientific research highlights that strength training should be a critical component of your marathon training regimen. Not only does it enhance performance, but it also reduces the risk of injury and improves recovery. Here’s a closer look at the science behind the benefits of strength training for marathon runners.
Why & How to Set Process Goals
Setting process goals is essential in fitness because they provide a sense of direction and structure to your workouts. Not only do they help you stay motivated and focused, but they also allow you to monitor and track your progress more effectively. Additionally, process goals break down larger, more daunting objectives into smaller, manageable steps, making them seem more attainable.
Why is Progressive Overload Important?
Today, let's delve into a vital aspect of enhancing your fitness and strength: progressive overload. This principle acts as a catalyst in achieving various fitness goals such as muscle gain, strength improvement, and overall body transformation. As seasoned personal trainers, we have witnessed the remarkable impacts of this principle not only in muscle development but also in alleviating chronic pain and enhancing one's overall well-being. The significance of progressive overload in fitness is truly astounding, wouldn't you agree?
Why Runners Need to Lift Heavy
The hill I will die on. An indisputable fact - If you're a runner, incorporating strength training into your routine is non-negotiable. Period.
Are You Bored With Your Current Workout Split?
Hey there! Whether you're feeling burned out with your current workout routine or you're new to the fitness game, I've got some great advice for you!
Empowerment Through Running: The Journey of a Marathoner
How I, an average at best runner, ran two marathons 4 months apart and shaved off 45 minutes.
Why You’re Not Seeing Results
Are you frustrated because you're not seeing the desired results despite following all the right steps? Well, let's take a deep dive into four often overlooked aspects that are crucial for a successful fitness transformation.
How to Stay Hydrated
…when you’re dehydrated your body doesn’t have the amount of water it needs to function optimally.
Well that’s all nice and good but for most people drinking 64-100+ oz of water is pretty hard, so that’s why I’ve come up with this list of ways - tips & tricks if you will - to help you out!
Ways to make drinking water easier!…
Underrated Fitness Tip - Daily Steps
The most underrated tip to see results is daily steps.
Why?
Because when it comes down to total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) Non exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) makes up the majority…
Should you go to the gym when you’re sick?
Cold and flu season is upon us! As people, myself included, have gotten sick, left and right it seems, the question of when to rest vs when to push through has been posed.
How to Navigate the Holiday Table
It’s November! That means we are about to have a bunch of holidays back to back! Yay! Family, friends and food, what more could you ask for, right!?
Now, you might actually not be that excited. Maybe you just started (or got back on track) your health + fitness journey and you don’t really know how to navigate all of the foods that are about to be in front of you.
If you’re in this boat, I have your solution!