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The Benefits of Resistance Band Training for Runners

by Malcolm Young on Jul 21, 2022
The Benefits of Resistance Band Training for Runners - POWERBANDS®

You frequently focus on running farther and farther when you are in training. However, there are various reasons runners should engage in strength training, particularly resistance band training.

How Resistance Bands Work

Strong elastic bands called resistance bands are used for strength training. Physical therapists utilise them to assist patients in recovering from muscular ailments. Athletes also use them to enhance their performance. 

You can gradually but significantly increase your strength by pushing back against the band’s resistance.

The colour of a resistance band often corresponds to the amount of resistance it offers. Exercises get more difficult as band strength increases because your muscles must use more effort to resist the band’s pull.

You already know that a resistance band is a very useful and effective tool for strength training, but did you also know that it makes a great piece of portable cardio equipment? 

This programme makes it simple to fit in a quick fat-burning session, whether you’re seeking a fun substitute for boring treadmill runs or simply need to.

Continue reading to find out the reasons why you should utilise resistance bands throughout your runner’s training.

Resistance Bands May Lessen Injuries

When you utilise resistance bands for strength training, you target both the larger muscle groups and the tiny muscles around the joints. Injury can be decreased by strengthening the entire region around your joints. 

Overuse injuries, like ITBs and Runner's Knee, are common among runners. Weak hip muscles, which are easily strengthened with resistance band workouts, have been linked to these injuries.

Traditional weights are believed to be harder on the joints than resistance bands. Resistance bands can be used even if you have joint pain or are healing from an accident. 

Your Running Performance Can Be Improved

Using bands can help you balance out any muscular imbalances and enhance muscle activation, making your running actions more effective. 

You may run farther and faster by using your energy more effectively. Running resistance band exercises typically concentrate on the quads, glutes, and calves.

Your Core Is Being Worked

When you use resistance bands for your exercises, your core muscles get worked out at the same time as the leg muscles you are targeting because of the difficulty of balancing or keeping the proper position. 

Core training is often overlooked by runners, yet it will improve your running form. As your core muscles get stronger, your overall stability as you run will improve.

You’re Maintaining Your Muscular Mass as You Get Older

Despite their fitness, older runners are just as susceptible to sarcopenia as the rest of us (the decline in muscle mass as you age). Maintaining your muscle mass will help you stay as strong (and injury-free) as possible for as long as feasible.

Resistance Bands Are Excellent for Rehabilitation

Resistance bands enable you to continue training even if you do sustain an injury, and they can hasten the healing of your wounded muscles. Resistance bands have been shown to benefit muscle strength, function, and size in older individuals and those undergoing rehabilitation exercises.

You may easily adjust your workouts to match your level of strength and ability because you can tighten the band to fit your level.

Conclusion

Aim for strength training two to three times per week, on days when you don’t have any intense training if you are a short- or middle-distance runner. 

If you’re a long-distance runner, start by laying a strong foundation and then progressively reduce the frequency of strength training as your running distance increases.

If you’re looking for high-quality resistance bands in Australia, POWERBANDS is your best choice. We aim to elevate the quality of our customers’ lives through movement. Check out our collection today!

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