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Why You Need a Strong Core for Running

Core strength helps you maintain good posture, and reduce the pains that result from poor posture over a long distance.

Improve Your Running with Yoga

Thanks to its mental and physical benefits, a regular yoga practice can make you a better runner.

How Cross-Training Improves Your Running

In order to be a better runner, all you need to do is run—right? Not quite. Many runners will benefit from including cross-training in their weekly training, as cross-training will improve your aerobic fitness while reducing your risk of injury—both of which will help you run better and for longer. What is cross-training? While the […]

Squats for Runners: Your New Best Friend

If we could pick one exercise to recommend to all runners, it would be squats. Squats can help improve knee stability, leg power, and body awareness, as well as prevent common running injuries. Knee Stability One of the biggest squat myths is that squats are bad for your knees. False! This myth comes from a […]

6 Exercises to Help Prevent Running Injuries

Some running injuries can arise from biomechanical irregularities, such as weak muscles, imbalanced hips, inactive glutes, and tight muscles, runners of all levels should include these injury prevention exercises in their training. These exercises focus on the muscle groups most used in running: the hips, core, and glutes. If these areas are weak, your form […]

Build Strength for Better Runs: The ASICS Studio™ App Is Here

Looking to mix things up or introduce some strength work between all the miles (or kilometers)? We know your fitness goals are constantly changing, which is why we created a new app to give you access to great workouts wherever you are, whenever you have time. It’s called ASICS Studio, and it brings the experience […]

The Runners’ Strength & Stretch Guide: Glutes and Hip Flexors

Kick Those Glutes Into Gear (And Stretch Those Hip Flexors) There’s no way around it — injuries are the worst. As a trainer, I hear the same story over and over again: one day you’re training for a race and everything is going well and next thing you know, injury strikes! So why do we […]

10 Great Cross-Training Exercises For Runners

You’ve heard it said: cross-training can sometimes be as important as running itself. Cross-training allows for better overall fitness by helping prevent injury and exercising muscles that are neglected during your regular running routine. Take a look at this list of our favorite cross-training activities to add to your workout repertoire! Read more: How cross-training […]