Strength training for runners - Strength training tips and information including - strength training for fitness, running specific strength training and plyometrics

This section contains strength training tips for runners. You will find strength training information on designing an effective strength training program, rules of strength training and descriptions of strength training exercises for runners. You will also find information on effective plyometric exercises, running specific strength exercises and core strength exercises.

• The Eight Rules of Strength Training
  Follow these eight guidlines for a safe and effective strength training program.
• Principles of Exercise Design
  Learn how to design your own custom strength training exercises.
• The Six Forms of Resistance For Strength Training
  Methods of providing resistance for strength exercises.
• Periodize Your Strength Training for Top Running Performance
  Use strength training blocks to reach your peak.
• Free Weights Versus Machines - Which is better?
  Free weights and weight machines each have advantages and disadvantages. Which is better for you?
• Why Should I Strength Train? I'm A Runner!
  Many runners feel strength training will slow them down. Are they cheating themselves?
• Lower Body Strength Training Exercises
  Build a base of lower body strength
• Running Specific Strength Exercises
  These exercises target your running movements and muscles.
• Plyometrics
  Improve your speed, power and running economy
• Core Strength Exercises
  Strengthen your core muscles to improve your running and sports performance.
• Types of Muscle Contractions
  The three types of muscle contractions.
• General Strength Exercises - Chest
  Exercises to develop the strength in your chest and shoulders
• General Strength Exercises - Back
  Exercises to develop the strength in your back muscles
• General Strength Exercises - Shoulder
  Exercises to develop the strength in your shoulder muscles
• General Strength Exercises - Arm
  Exercises to develop the strength in your arms
• Abs 101 - The Basics of Building Your Six Pack
  Want a six pack? - Get it here
• Leg Blasting Workout
  Strengthen, Tone and Sculpt Your Leg Muscles