Resistance Exercise for Improving Running Economy and Running Biomechanics and Decreasing Running-Related Injury Risk: A Narrative Review
It is well-accepted that at least a certain amount of resistance exercise (RE) is recommended for most endurance athletes. In this review, we aim to summarize the evidence regarding the effects of RE on running economy, running biomechanics, and running-related injury risk in endurance runners. The...
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| description | It is well-accepted that at least a certain amount of resistance exercise (RE) is recommended for most endurance athletes. In this review, we aim to summarize the evidence regarding the effects of RE on running economy, running biomechanics, and running-related injury risk in endurance runners. The evidence robustly shows that lower limb RE is effective for improving running economy and performance, with a combination of strength and plyometric training being recommended to improve RE. Isometric training is also emerging as a possible alternative to implement during periods of high overall training load. Lower limb RE may change some aspects of joint kinematics during running; however, the evidence regarding the effects on kinetics is limited. Lower limb RE may help reduce running-related injury risk, but further evidence is needed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d6e23572549144e4beefcce95f8a4a072023-11-30T21:53:38ZengMDPI AGSports2075-46632022-06-011079810.3390/sports10070098Resistance Exercise for Improving Running Economy and Running Biomechanics and Decreasing Running-Related Injury Risk: A Narrative ReviewAnja Šuc0Pija Šarko1Jernej Pleša2Žiga Kozinc3Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Polje 42, SI-6310 Izola, SloveniaFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Polje 42, SI-6310 Izola, SloveniaFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Polje 42, SI-6310 Izola, SloveniaFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Polje 42, SI-6310 Izola, SloveniaIt is well-accepted that at least a certain amount of resistance exercise (RE) is recommended for most endurance athletes. In this review, we aim to summarize the evidence regarding the effects of RE on running economy, running biomechanics, and running-related injury risk in endurance runners. The evidence robustly shows that lower limb RE is effective for improving running economy and performance, with a combination of strength and plyometric training being recommended to improve RE. Isometric training is also emerging as a possible alternative to implement during periods of high overall training load. Lower limb RE may change some aspects of joint kinematics during running; however, the evidence regarding the effects on kinetics is limited. Lower limb RE may help reduce running-related injury risk, but further evidence is needed.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/10/7/98runnersbiomechanicstrainingpreventionexercise |
| spellingShingle | Anja Šuc Pija Šarko Jernej Pleša Žiga Kozinc Resistance Exercise for Improving Running Economy and Running Biomechanics and Decreasing Running-Related Injury Risk: A Narrative Review Sports runners biomechanics training prevention exercise |
| title | Resistance Exercise for Improving Running Economy and Running Biomechanics and Decreasing Running-Related Injury Risk: A Narrative Review |
| title_full | Resistance Exercise for Improving Running Economy and Running Biomechanics and Decreasing Running-Related Injury Risk: A Narrative Review |
| title_fullStr | Resistance Exercise for Improving Running Economy and Running Biomechanics and Decreasing Running-Related Injury Risk: A Narrative Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Resistance Exercise for Improving Running Economy and Running Biomechanics and Decreasing Running-Related Injury Risk: A Narrative Review |
| title_short | Resistance Exercise for Improving Running Economy and Running Biomechanics and Decreasing Running-Related Injury Risk: A Narrative Review |
| title_sort | resistance exercise for improving running economy and running biomechanics and decreasing running related injury risk a narrative review |
| topic | runners biomechanics training prevention exercise |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/10/7/98 |
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