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OvercastIn this episode of the Adaptive Zone podcast, Jason Fitzgerald and I discuss the critical role of strength training for runners. We explore how strength training can help reduce injury risk, improve performance, and enhance overall athleticism.
The episode covers practical steps for beginners, including dynamic warmups and body weight exercises, and progresses to more advanced techniques such as weightlifting and periodization.
Jason emphasizes the importance of consistency and gradual progression in strength training, encouraging runners to start with manageable routines and build from there.
Takeaways
- Strength training is essential for runners to prevent injuries.
- It helps develop stronger muscles and tougher connective tissues.
- Strength training allows for more training errors without injury.
- Coordination and athleticism improve with strength training.
- Body weight exercises are a great starting point for beginners.
- Progression in strength training is key to performance improvement.
- Two weightlifting sessions per week is ideal for runners.
- Power training is important for enhancing running speed.
- Dynamic warmups should be included before runs.
- Consistency in strength training leads to better running performance.
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to Strength Training for Runners
- 04:11 Understanding the Importance of Strength Training
- 12:31 Implementing Strength Training: A Beginner’s Guide
- 15:48 Progressing to Advanced Strength Training Techniques
- 22:31 Transitioning to Weightlifting: The Next Level
- 26:22 Periodization and Long-Term Planning for Strength Training
Connect with Jason:
- StrengthRunning.com
- Strength Running Podcast
- Jason’s Free Strength Training Guide
- Jason’s High Performance Lifting Program
Still confused about how to start implementing strength training as a runner? At Fix My Running, we create individualized strength training programs, specifically tailored and periodized based on your needs, goals, and training history. Click the link below to book a call to find out more!