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Episode Synopsis
Connect with Jason:
StrengthRunning.com
Strength Running Podcast
Jason's Free Strength Training Guide
Jason's High Performance Lifting Program
Summary
In this episode of the Adaptive Zone podcast, Matthew Boyd and Jason Fitzgerald discuss the critical role of strength training for runners. They 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 Us:
If you’re an injured runner we can help you get back to running pain-free.
Book a free call with us:
https://matthewboydphysio.com/booking/
Running Fundamentals Course:
https://matthewboydphysio.com/running-fundamentals-course/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/matthewboydphysio/
StrengthRunning.com
Strength Running Podcast
Jason's Free Strength Training Guide
Jason's High Performance Lifting Program
Summary
In this episode of the Adaptive Zone podcast, Matthew Boyd and Jason Fitzgerald discuss the critical role of strength training for runners. They 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 Us:
If you’re an injured runner we can help you get back to running pain-free.
Book a free call with us:
https://matthewboydphysio.com/booking/
Running Fundamentals Course:
https://matthewboydphysio.com/running-fundamentals-course/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/matthewboydphysio/
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