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Centre Of Attention
By Alyssa Shafer on 26/02/2009 12:38:15
A close look at the muscle groups that make up your core
down, without the core strength to control your movement, your quads and knee joints bear the extra pounding of your body weight, which can lead to fatigue, pain and even injury. 4. Endurance As you're nearing the end of a race, a solid core helps
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Reader To Reader: Training After A Run
By Jane Hoskyn on 13/01/2007 20:49:33
This week's reader is too tired after running to do any cross-training. Here's what you suggested
It's a common enough problem: you resolve to follow your run with some strength exercises or flexibility training, but you're too worn out after running..."I am about to re-embark on a weight-loss running plan. I keep reading that cross
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60-Second Guide: Core Stability
By David Mitchell on 13/08/2008 15:05:48
A strong core will make you fitter and faster, as well as minimising your risk of injury
of this as an internal weight belt that wraps around your torso providing support and stability. Rectus Abdominis Your "abs" are primarily responsible for flexing and curling your torso as well as providing core support and will give you that rippling 'six-pack' effect
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Band Aid
By Sarah Bowen Shea on 09/10/2008 10:29:44
Running's your thing. Pumping iron isn't. But strength training can toughen up a runner's body, so we've come up with a solution: a fast, simple routine that'll improve your running - no iron required
and preventing injuries.But it can be hard to run well when you're recovering from a weights workout. Plus, squeezing running into your schedule can be tough enough as it is. And you probably don't want to join a gym; after all, one of the reasons you're a runner
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Fast Abs (Preview)
By Alyssa Shaffer on 26/02/2009 13:05:26
Forget crunches. If you want to get faster, fitter and stronger, you need to train your core like a runner (non-subscriber preview)
In the past you'd have been hard-pressed to find elite runners paying attention to their abs. Today, it's practically mandatory. "It's so important. The stronger the core, the more likely you are to hold your form and less likely to get injured," explains marathon world record ho...
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Fast Abs
By Alyssa Shaffer on 26/02/2009 11:35:34
Forget crunches. If you want to get faster, fitter and stronger, you need to train your core like a runner
your body weight supported on the forearm and the side of the right foot, extend your left arm above your shoulder. Hold this position for 10 to 30 seconds. Switch sides and repeat. Get It Right Keep your hips up; don't let them
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Burning Desire
By Dave Kuehls on 26/05/2004 11:20:48
One of the best ways to lose a few pounds is to rev up your metabolism and burn more calories - even when you sleep. Here are 14 easy ways to do it
, because running – especially quicker-paced running – is one of the best ways to fire up your metabolism (and keep it fired up). But to get maximal metabolic boost, you need to add weight training. Tweak your running sessions as well, and try to train twice
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In With The New: Five Running Superfoods
By Matthew G. Kadey on 07/07/2009 11:13:26
Boost nutrients and flavour with these easy substitutes for your favourite foods
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. That's the motto many runners follow when it comes to their diets – and for good reason, since the wrong pre-workout meal can turn a run into one long pit stop. But eating the s...
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Mass Reductions - Preview
By Marc Bloom on 26/09/2004 12:38:13
When it comes to health and running performance, your loss is your gain. Here are 10 of 30 top tips
to shed a little weight.Unfortunately, losing weight and keeping it off doesn’t come easy. But as a runner, you do have an advantage. Studies of obesity have shown that people who have a sense of well-being through physical activity, are better able to eat
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Fat or Fiction? Why You Should Be Wary Of Your BMI
By Michael Donlevy on 12/08/2009 16:52:17
Budding runners may be overweight, according to the Body Mass Index. But despite being used by the government to measure obesity, you shouldn't be put off by this outdated and unscientific formula
Forgive the personal nature of this question, but how fat are you? Are you running to lose weight? Or have you come to Runner's World because you feel a little on the large side and don't know how to start? Unless you've spent
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