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Core Strength for Runners: The Foundation Every Fast Runner Builds On

Fast runners all focus on core work. Which doesn't mean crunches, it means strength work that improves endurance, efficiency and form.

10 Must Do Core Workout Exercises for Runners

Core workouts for runners are more than just a once in a while workout program; it’s movements that can improve running performance and also reduce the risk of injuries. Core…

Ab Workout At Home: 18 Best Exercises For Your Ab Routine

Are you a beginner looking to build a strong core, but not sure where to start? Then I’ve got the best ab workout for you to do right at home.…

7 Best Balance Exercises for Runners

Have you ever taken a tumble while running? Maybe you clipped your toe on an uneven sidewalk or a root on the trail or you landed awkwardly coming off a…

Glute Bridge Benefits: Single Leg, Bench, Best Variations

The glute bridge is a great exercise for butt and hip strength. See how to perform variations like single leg glute bridge for benefits and other variations.

The Best 30-Day Ab Challenge (Ideal for Men and Women)

If you’re looking for a solid 30-day ab challenge, then you’re in the right place. And you don’t need it to be Monday or even January 1st to start it!…

Top 10 Hip Stability Exercises for Stronger Hip Muscles

Hip stability exercises can help reduce back pain, knee pain, hip pain, and prevent injuries. Learn why they're important + the 9 best exercises to try today.

Pilates for Runners: Why Do It and 7 Exercises to Try Today

Pilates for runners can be an incredible way to strengthen your core and hip stabilizers for injury-free runs! It uses small and controlled movements to target the core while simultaneously…

How to Get Abs to Show (10 Straightforward Tips to Follow)

Looking for more ways to clean up your eats and add moves to whittle your middle to finally see your abs? Checkout the ongoing 30-day ab challenge filled with workouts…

30 Day Core Challenge | Abs, Glutes and Hips

30 Day Core Challenge | Abs, Glutes and Hips THE SECRET TO RUNNING INJURY FREE… is just 10 minutes a day. 4.8  (937 runners) Grab the course now before prices…

Plank Benefits for Runners

Do planks make you run faster? I say this is debatable, but without a doubt working your core makes you a more injury proof runner. I DO NOT believe that…

Loosen Your Hips to Lose the Belly

While researching stretching for runners, I learned a crazy fact that some stretches to lose lower belly fat are what we’re already doing in our workouts. It’s important to note…

Stability Ball Workout: Full Core Focus for Stronger Running

If I asked you the last time you worked on your core, what would say? Maybe you’d remember a plank recently or hey some crunches as you waited for the…

Why I’ll Be Using Core Stretches to Flatten My Abs

The free 30 day ab challenge is winding down for those who started with me! I’ve heard from many of you that the moves are killer and you’re loving working…

10 minute Legs and Abs Workout

Working your core in different ways is key to hitting all the different muscles and one way we often neglect, but works instantly is BALANCE. Not only will it force…

SUP with a Twist: Core Workouts to Mimic the Board

New workouts are not only fun, but a great reminder of how much I need to cross train! During the Oakley retreat they said we would be doing SUP (stand…

Ab Challenge Exercises Demonstrated

Time for another one month challenge! I asked what you wanted and ab challenge was the clear winner. I get it, spring will disappear on us in a flash and…

Ab Challenge Calendar

Time for another one month challenge! I asked what you wanted and ab challenge was the clear winner. I get it, spring will disappear on us in a flash and…

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Amanda Brooks is a Certified Running Coach, Certified Personal Trainer and long time distance runner with a passion for every facet of running, which leads her to do more reading, research and running than necessary. Find all the tips, tricks and tools you need from this running coach for your best injury free running. Read More…

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