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How Athletes Can Loosen Tight Hamstrings with Genetics and Targeted Exercises

Alica Syafiqah — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:58:30 +0000

Tight hamstrings are a common issue for athletes and active individuals. They can limit flexibility, reduce performance, and increase the risk of injuries. While stretching and strengthening exercises are the standard approach to relieving tightness, genetics also play a significant role in muscle flexibility and recovery. Understanding how to loosen tight hamstrings by combining genetic [...]

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How to Build Muscle with Running

Sandra Nielsen — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:28:00 +0000

People who focus on building lean muscle tend to perform strength training. However, if you are trying to gain muscle, you may wonder, does running actually help to build muscle? The answer is yes! If you do not lift weights in the gym, you can try to run to build lean muscle, especially your lower [...]

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10 Simple Foods to Quickly Boost Endurance And Strength

The RunSociety Team — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:12:38 +0000

To gain strength and boost your endurance, it takes effort and time to build your level of running performances. However, runners often neglect to eat right after long hours of training such as tempo run, interval training, long distance run or strength training. It is important to remind ourselves to eat right and have a [...]

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6 Hardcore Abs Exercises That Every Runner Should Do

Liam Cayton — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:08:03 +0000

We all know that every runner wants to improve their running skills by just running. But this doesn’t mean you can skip your strength training and only run. Your core is the foundation for all movement; it helps you to perform your everyday movement. If you were to train to become a runner, it is [...]

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Best Home-Based Workouts For Women To Prepare For A Marathon

Samantha Khoo — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 03:15:46 +0000

When preparing for a marathon, you’ll probably be doing a lot of running training; however, you might miss out on working on your strength and condition work entirely. To reduce your risk of injury, strengthening your muscles may help you to run efficiently. Also, by doing a strength workout, your muscles will be able to [...]

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Why Women’s Strength Training and Weightlifting Myths Are No Longer A Tale From The Past

Dr Vicky Lauren — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:05:20 +0000

We don’t have to tell you that old wives’ tales are as prevalent in Singapore as they are elsewhere on the planet. Your mum may have shared these crazy OWTs with you: You’ll get a cut behind your ear if you point at the moon. Your future spouse will have terrible skin if you leave [...]

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How to Improve Your Stamina Without Running a Single Step

Liam Cayton — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 04:02:54 +0000

When John Wayne Creasy Jr. was asked by the faculty of his department which subject he intended to pursue his doctoral dissertation, he didn’t hesitate. His “An Analysis of the Components of Mental Toughness in Sport” evolved into a fascinating examination of a topic rarely investigated, but on point. Stamina, it seems, is not just [...]

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What’s the Secret to Increase Running Speed? Strength Training!

Liam Cayton — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 03:03:38 +0000

If it seems counterintuitive to add weight lifting to your conditioning menu — because you think that bulking up and adding more upper body muscle can slow a runner down — it’s time you learned about physiology that refutes this supposition. Researchers have proven that strength training and becoming a more agile and nimble runner [...]

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How These Little Tricks Can Make A Huge Different in Your Fitness Training

Nathan Lin — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 12:23:36 +0000

The fitness world is full of several gimmicks and promises that are completely untrue. Instead of wasting money on programs and supplements, why don’t you focus on learning some key adjustments to the exercises that you already know. This list is dedicated to helping you get the most out of each and every workout. Arnold [...]

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Eileen Lui’s Awesome Fitness Program (Part 2): Training for Runners

Aidan H. — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:34:18 +0000

Eileen Lui doesn’t mess around when she sets a goal. That’s how she’s become a certified fitness trainer, Crossfit Level-1 trainer and need we repeat that she literally kicks serious butt when it comes to her passion for Burmese boxing? In the second of our 3-part series, we take Eileen’s advice to heart when she [...]

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Eileen Lui Wants to Help You Develop an Awesome Fitness Programme (Part 1)

Aidan H. — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:54:04 +0000

You can’t always get to the gym, so you’re plagued with guilt. Your social life takes priority over the conditioning schedule you promised to keep. What’s to be done about matching your great intentions with the reality of your crazy schedule? Simple. Adopt Eileen. Okay — so maybe you don’t want to adopt fitness pro [...]

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