strength training

How Hormonal Birth Control Can Inhibit Strength and Performance: A Personal Story

Read my story about how my decades-long use of hormonal birth control inhibited my strength and muscle development in the gym. I switched to a non-hormonal copper IUD, continued strength training and running, and saw an increase in muscle and decrease in body fat percentage about a year later.

Transverse Plane Exercises For Strong Running With A Twist

To improve performance and help prevent injuries, runners need to strength train in all three planes of motion, including the transverse plane. Learn the rotational exercises in the transverse plane that improve core stability, balance, coordination, and power output to benefit your running performance.

How to Combine Running and Strength Training to Get the Best Results

How do you fit running and strength training into your training schedule for the best results? How do you avoid over-training? Understand which strength exercises are best for running performance and injury prevention, and how to structure your training to run longer, stronger, and faster.