strength
7 terms
Core
🩹The muscles of the trunk (abs, back, hips) that stabilize the body during movement.
Cross Training (XT)
🏃Alternative exercises like cycling, swimming, or strength training used to build fitness while giving running muscles a break.
Glutes
🩹The gluteal muscles (buttocks), serving as the primary engine and stabilizer for running.
Hill Repeats
🏃A workout involving running up a steep incline multiple times at high intensity, used to build leg strength and cardiovascular power.
Plyometrics
🏃Explosive exercises, such as jumping and hopping, designed to increase power, speed, and running economy by training the "stretch-shortening cycle."
Quads
🩹The quadriceps femoris, the large muscle group at the front of the thigh, crucial for lifting the legs and absorbing impact.
Strength Training
🏃Resistance exercises designed to build muscle power and durability, crucial for injury prevention and running economy.