Runner's World presents "Training for Runners". Each week we give fitness advice to runners of all types of age and skill.
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Backward T Stretch - For IT band flexibility
00:35
Mar 24, 2008
Stand, feet together, facing a wall about six to 12 inches away. Hold your arms to your sides like you're forming a T. Without bending your knees, reach down and back as far...
Hip Lift - Build glute strength
00:38
Mar 24, 2008
Balance on your right foot using a wall for balance. With your left knee bent, drop the left hip and lift it up. Do 15 to 20 times on each side.
Lateral Step-Up with Kick - Strengthen the outside quad
00:39
Mar 24, 2008
Stand with your left side next to a step that's eight to 12 inches high. Step up with your left foot, driving the right foot in the air so it's even with your waist. Step do...
Leg Lift - Build hip strength
00:32
Mar 24, 2008
Lie on your side with your elbow on the floor. Lift your upper leg up about a foot and return to the starting position. Do 20 to 30 on each side.
Side Stretch - For IT band flexibility
00:37
Mar 24, 2008
Stand with your left foot crossed in front of your right, and lean your upper body to the left with your hands overhead. Lean as far as you can without bending your knees. H...
Step Down - Build knee and glute strength
00:34
Mar 24, 2008
Stand on a step on your right foot. Lower your left leg toward the floor, making sure the knee of your right leg is centered over your foot. Do two sets of 10 on each leg.
Wall Banger - Strengthens glutes and stretches IT band
00:37
Mar 24, 2008
Stand with your right side about six to 12 inches from a wall. Squat and lean your upper body to the left until your right hip touches the wall. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds, t...
Elite Abs 10 - Alternate Back Extentions
00:35
Mar 10, 2008
An alternative to the conventional back extention workout
Elite Abs 9 - Turkish Getup
00:38
Mar 10, 2008
Do three sets of five reps with each arm, with two minutes rest between sets.
Elite Abs 8 - Swiss Hip Extention
00:47
Mar 10, 2008
List one knee about 45 degrees, lower it, then lower hips toward the floor. Repeat on the other side. Do three sets of five to seven reps.
Elite Abs 7 - Plank and Side Plank
00:59
Mar 10, 2008
Hold for 30 seconds to three minutes.
Elite Abs 6 - Erect Lateral Bends
00:44
Mar 10, 2008
Do three sets of five reps on each side, with two minutes rest.
Runner's World presents "Training for Runners". Each week we give fitness advice to runners of all types of age and skill.
