Running is a fantastic way to stay fit, clear your mind, and push your limits, but it can take a toll on your body. Common injuries like shin splints, runner’s knee, and plantar fasciitis can derail your progress and leave you sidelined. The good news? Strength training is a powerful tool to not only prevent these injuries but also speed up recovery when they occur.
In a recent study entitled ‘Effect of neuromuscular training augmented with knee valgus control instructions on lower limb biomechanics of male runner’, Letafatkar et al demonstrated that specific strength training in key muscle groups can improve your running biomechanics and substantially reduced injury rates.
Whether you're a beginner looking to avoid injury or a seasoned runner aiming for a strong comeback, strength training could be the game-changer you need.
We are doing regular updates on our instagram account of some of the key exercises used in the study so stay tuned…
