{"id":47636,"date":"2019-03-22T10:30:03","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T10:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=47636"},"modified":"2024-04-15T14:58:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T09:28:30","slug":"build-strength-for-that-marathon-with-these-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2019\/03\/22\/build-strength-for-that-marathon-with-these-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Strength Training Exercises For Runners: Boost Performance And Prevent Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"

You love running marathons. That\u2019s great. Exercising and staying healthy is not a choice anymore. It is a necessity. But you need to include these 4 strength-building exercises in your fitness regime to stay fit. These exercises help you adapt to extended runs and prevent injuries<\/a> that often occur after long marathons namely body pain, discomfort, and feeling tired.<\/p>\n

Following are 4 Strength Training Exercises for Marathon:<\/h2>\n

The Side Plank<\/h3>\n

\"Slide This exercise strengthens the core. It helps improve the strength of one\u2019s spine, hips, pelvis, and mid-region. One needs to lie on one side, keeping the legs straight and ankles joined together. Raise the torso with one\u2019s upper arm. Lift the hips upward until the body forms a straight line from the neck to the ankles. One needs to maintain this position for a few seconds. Thereafter repeat several times on both sides. One must ensure that the hips don\u2019t droop toward the floor.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Glutes Bridge<\/h3>\n

\"Glutes This works on strengthening one\u2019s glutes and hamstrings. One needs to lie down on the back while keeping the knees bent at an angle of 90 degrees. Further, the feet must be kept firmly flat on the floor. One needs to raise one\u2019s hips gradually until the body is in a straight line from the neck to the knees. After holding for a few seconds, relax and repeat.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Single Leg Deadlift<\/h3>\n

\"Single This exercise targets the hamstrings and glutes. It builds balance and core stability. One needs to stand on one leg while bending the knee slightly. Further, keeping one\u2019s head up and back straight, gradually bend forward at the hip joint. The free leg should be extended behind. Return to the original upright position. Thereafter repeat with the other leg. One can hold this stance for several seconds before releasing the posture. One can further challenge one\u2019s bodily resistance by including weights. Some examples of weights are dumbbells or a barbell or a kettlebell.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step Up Drives<\/h3>\n

\"Step<\/p>\n

Step-up exercises contribute towards improving the glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps region, whilst increasing the power in one\u2019s stride. One needs to stand up straight looking ahead. Face an exercise bench, step up, a staircase, or a slightly raised pedestal. One needs to keep one foot, say the left foot, firmly on the raised platform and the other foot on the ground. Subsequently, using the left foot as a support, push the right foot off the floor, while taking up the knee. This would look like the position of one attempting to run very fast. One needs to resume the start and repeat the exercise.<\/p>\n

Strength-building exercises focus on building flexibility and stamina of the body to withstand the strenuous marathon training regime<\/a>. They work towards improving the balance and strength of the middle core region i.e. the stomach region, the backbone, the hips, and the glutes. With the help of these regular exercises, a fit person can improve the pace, quality, and speed of marathon running, without the painful aftereffects of bodily injury<\/p>\n

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