What Strength Training Should Runners Do? | with Jason Fitzgerald

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/