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When and how you should add strength training to your schedule—and what can happen if you don’t

At 17, Winnie Yu was a high school track-and-field runner with a bright future. When Yu’s parents encouraged her to try sports in middle school, they didn’t expect she’d fall in love with ...
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Trying to Lose Weight? Here's Why Strength Training Is as Important as Cardio

When exercising to lose weight, many people hit the treadmill or elliptical and spend their entire workout grinding away on it. For whatever reason, they neglect to hit the weights—whether they're ...
Runner's World

When and How You Should Add Strength Training to Your Schedule

At 17, Winnie Yu was a high school track-and-field runner with a bright future. When Yu’s parents encouraged her to try sports in middle school, they didn’t expect she’d fall in love with ...
Self

Strength Training for Runners Is a Thing—and You Don’t Want to Skip It

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...