Running Strength and Conditioning

Running Strength and Conditioning 2021-04-05T05:05:32+00:00

RUNNING STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

Taking a proactive approach to injury prevention starts with a structured plan and increasing the physical readiness of a runner. Often over looked, strength and conditioning for runners is becoming increasingly important in reducing the risk of injury and enhancing performance. As well as building stronger, faster runners, strength training enables you to train more consistently, thus leading to improved performances.

How does running strength training differ from personal training?

As a runner myself who has overcome a series of serious injuries I have experienced first hand the importance of a well designed gym programme. The running strength aspect of my work involves preparing runners for the specific demands of running. Personal training is a more generic approach to your overall fitness and includes aspects such as weight loss, fat loss and living an overall healthier lifestyle. With regards strength and conditioning for runners, I am focusing on performance and helping you become the best runners you can be.

Putting on muscle bulk isn’t advisable for endurance runners, getting stronger without adding unwanted mass is the goal with the strength training.

One Session

30£Per Session
  • Running specific strength and conditioning session

Block Booking

160£For 8 Sessions
  • Block booking of 8 sessions

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    Initially qualifying as a personal trainer in 2010 I have worked in the fitness industry ever since as well as competing as a runner. Through my background as an athlete I have focused on working as a strength and conditioning coach with runners helping to reduce their risk of injury and improve their speed.

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