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The Anatomy Of A Runner
By Patrick Milroy on 04/06/2000 16:06:52
The body's components, and how they become damaged
by synovial fluid, secreted within the joint to give almost frictionless movement. According to the laws of physics and levers, any reduction in a joints range or movability will decrease its efficiency, and from our point of view can only slow the runner.MusclesMuscles
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Injury-proof your body: Thighs & Hips
By Ted Spiker on 08/06/2007 10:39:47
The powerhouse muscles of our hips and thighs drive us forward, ensure we land safely and help keep our knees and feet in good working order. Here's how to make sure they stay healthy
would find it hard to credit anything other than our thighs. And for good reason. The muscles that make up our upper legs drive our running – whether we’re sprinting for 100 yards or battling our way through 26.2 miles. Run enough hills and you
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Long May You Run
By Dave Kuehls on 01/06/2002 16:15:51
Which single session can set you on the path to greater endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness - and faster times? The weekly long run. Here's everything you need to know about it
:Strengthen the heart.Open capillaries, speeding energy to working muscles and flushing away waste products from tired ones. Long runs build a better plumbing system, says Galloway.Strengthen leg muscles and ligaments.Recruit fast-twitch muscle fibres to help
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TRX for Triathletes
By Ben Hobson on 09/05/2013 11:00:00
Get stronger and faster this season with our TRX guide for triathletes.
much upon us, this is the time to complement those hours in the pool, on the bike and on the road by strengthening key muscle groups to help maintain a solid training regime and injury free season and this work out has been specifically designed to help
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Injury-proof your body: Thighs & Hips (Preview)
By Ted Spiker on 08/06/2007 11:28:18
The powerhouse muscles of our hips and thighs drive us forward, ensure we land safely and help keep our knees and feet in good working order. Here's how to make sure they stay healthy (non-subscriber preview)
would find it hard to credit anything other than our thighs. And for good reason. The muscles that make up our upper legs drive our running – whether we’re sprinting for 100 yards or battling our way through 26.2 miles. Run enough hills and you
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Plyometric Power
By David Morton on 29/09/2010 12:45:10
Running is a series of actions. If you could prime each one with an explosion of energy, you’d become faster. Plyometrics is your gunpowder, so pack your muscles with fire power and leave your old PBs for dead
and are probably already running faster (and further) than you, is based on the theory of stimulating a muscle to reach maximum force in minimum time. It's all about being powerful. If the muscles in your legs are like springs, then plyometrics will make them
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Beat Stress
By Selene Yeager on 23/11/2009 15:44:24
Our bodies are designed to feel and react to stress, but too much stress can lead to to serious health problems. This is where triathlon comes in. Regular exercise relaxes tense muscles, helps you sleep and releases endorphins into the bloodstream
-rate variability," says Dr Tim Church, coauthor of exercise guide Move Yourself. Think of it as having only two gears to tackle the Alpe d'Huez when you need 20. Low heart-rate variability leaves you at a higher risk for a fatal heart attack.Muscles:When you
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Q+A: Calf strains: Why they occur and how to treat
By Judith Pitt-Brooke on 13/02/2006 15:51:05
Our experts answer real-life questions
our 30s both the muscle tissue and tendon part of the calf muscle are subject to age-related changes. The changes in the connective tissue, which is the non-contracting part of the muscle, probably cause most of the problems.Your injury suggests you
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Other Supplements - A Complete Guide
By Runner's World on 22/12/2002 19:54:49
, nuts and legumes Encourage muscle growth and prevent muscle breakdown May offset protein breakdown in muscles; supplements can increase muscle growth or recoveryCoenzyme Q-10 Helps release energy from food to body's cells Can be made in the body; food
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60-Second Guide: Stretching
By Alice Palmer on 26/05/2009 10:34:08
Run safe, strong and injury-free - wise up to the whats, whys and whens of stretching
GETTY IMAGESIf you've been running well and your muscles feel fine, stretching might seem like a waste of good running time. But scheduling in some stretching could slash your chance of getting injured, help you recover from existing injuries
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