Despite the fact that strength training makes runners faster, more efficient and less prone to injury, many of us still skip it entirely or only remember to do it sporadically. Manni Ovola, a qualified physiotherapist and runner, is here to show us how, with the help of a resistance band, you can help strengthen the muscles you use when running with a relatively cheap option – and something that’s easy to keep at home, in a bag to take to a park!
Further reading:
Hip-Muscle Activity in Men and Women During Resisted Side Stepping With Different Band Positions
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30615490/
Lewis et al 2018
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Be Alright Instrumental Version – Lux Inspira
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