The glutes are the biggest muscle group in the body and strengthening them is particularly important for runners, because the glutes anchor your pelvis and can have a big effect on how you move.

The glutes – otherwise known as your gluteal muscles, or simply your buttocks – form the largest muscle group in your body, so it makes sense that they play a huge role in your daily life and movement ...

Fact: Your gluteus maximus is the biggest muscle in your body. So when it’s strong and ready for action, it can offer a big boon for your running. Not knowing how to properly activate your glutes is ...

Close up of resistance band around runner's legs. Running is a high-impact sport and if you’re not careful your body won’t be able to handle the demands running places on it, which can lead to injury.

Many runners have a love-hate relationship with cross training, especially distance runners. After all, these athletes already spend so many hours training each week that the idea of squeezing in ...

As runners, we know how important it is to log miles and improve our endurance, but you might be surprised to learn that strength workouts are just as crucial to keep you running strong. Building ...

Runners are notorious for having weak hips and glutes, or in some cases, weak hips and “sleeping” glutes—yes, a lazy butt. Because everything in the body connects, having hips and glutes that aren’t ...

This move effectively engages your side glute muscles and is beneficial for individuals with knee pain, as it doesn’t involve any active bending or straightening of the knee joint. Make it harder by ...

The study was undertaken on 12 men aged 20-22, with six to eight years’ experience of resistance training. They performed a 5-rep max for barbell hip thrusts; barbell hip thrusts using a resistance ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Finding the perfect cardio workout can be overwhelming, especially when flashy new equipment like Peloton ...