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Run stronger in 6 weeks with Strength For Runners
Run stronger and last longer with Strength For Runners, the 6-week program that brings Centr’s strength expertise to your daily run.
Hitting your stride is not just about pace, heart rate and intervals. With these targeted strength training workouts for runners, we’ll help you elevate performance by boosting power, speed and endurance, improve running form, and reduce injury risk so you can go the distance, every time.
It all starts October 28, only on Centr.
Important: This is not a running program. You will be doing strength workouts specifically designed to improve running performance. However, you can still run while doing the program – read on to learn more.
How does Strength For Runners work?
Get your goals on track with this 6-week strength training program for runners. Training alongside the Centr experts, you can expect:
- 3 self-guided workouts a week – take it at your pace at home or in the gym.
- Each workout will build full-body strength, with an extra focus on either your lower body, core or upper body.
- Every 35 to 40-minute session starts with movement preparation that activates the muscles you need to train and run.
- Workouts finish with mobility work to release tight muscles and leave you ready for tomorrow’s run.
- Targeted at an Intermediate level of fitness. If you don’t have extensive strength training experience, that’s okay – start with light weights and take it at your pace.
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Runners need strength training too. Start the Strength For Runners program with a free trial at centr.com.
What are the benefits of strength training for runners?
For a runner, strength training is not about bulking up, but building a strong and durable body. Over 6 weeks of Strength For Runners you will:
- Boost running performance – increased endurance to run further for longer, plus increased power and speed.
- Improve running form – a stronger core increases the stability of the torso, stabilizing your body, improving balance and helping your hips, back and legs operate more smoothly and use up less energy.
- Reduce your risk of injury while running – stronger muscles help to maintain good running form, even under fatigue. More stability also supports tendons and ligaments to protect key joints. And targeted exercises to maintain good hip and ankle mobility will reduce the risk of injury in your back and knees.
What equipment do I need?
All you need to complete Strength For Runners at home is a chair and a set of dumbbells.
We recommend you use a set of light, medium and heavy dumbbells to accommodate for the variety of targets and exercises.
Balancing strength training with running
We know you love running. That’s why we’ve made sure Strength For Runners is easy to balance with your regular running routine on alternate days.
The type of run you do on those alternate days (e.g. a light jog, endurance run) may depend on how you trained the day before, so your workouts will remain the same each week to help you plan ahead. Use the plan below as a guide.
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Ready to run strong? Start your free trial with Centr today so you’re ready to start getting results when Strength For Runners launches on October 28.
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