Strength & Mobility Training For Runners
Strength training is essential for runners and athletes, not just for performance, but for injury prevention and long-term movement health. At Precision Performance, we incorporate strength, mobility, and neuromuscular re-education into both our physical therapy sessions and our run gait packages for healthy runners. This approach helps athletes move more efficiently, build resilience, and reduce their risk of injury. We also offer intermittent strength programming throughout the year, specifically designed to support the unique demands of runners and endurance athletes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Strength training helps runners build durability, improve running economy, reduce injury risk, and support overall performance. Stronger muscles and joints allow you to absorb impact more efficiently and maintain better form especially as fatigue sets in.
We offer 4–6 week progressive strength classes designed specifically for runners and endurance athletes, led by a Doctor of Physical Therapy. These small-group sessions focus on proper form, injury prevention, and building the strength runners need to train and perform at their best. Classes vary throughout the year—check below to see what’s currently offered.
What Strength Classes Do You Offer?
Most runners benefit from strength training 2–3 times per week. This doesn’t have to mean long gym sessions, short, targeted workouts focused functional movement patterns, on core, hips, glutes, and lower legs can go a long way. We help runners build customized programs that fit their schedule and training load.
How Often Should Runners Strength Train?
Eventually—maybe, most runners can and should lift heavier weights to build strength and resilience. But if you’re new to strength training, that’s not where we start. Building a solid foundation with bodyweight and resistance-based exercises focused on form, control, and movement quality is key. Once that’s in place, we gradually progress to heavier loads to support long-term performance and injury prevention.
Do I Need to Lift Heavy Weights to Benefit From Strength Training?
Strength is your ability to produce force, like when you push off the ground during a stride. Mobility is your ability to move through a full, healthy range of motion. Both are crucial for efficient, injury-free running. You need strength to stabilize joints and mobility to move freely without compensation or strain.
What is The Difference Between Strength And Mobility?
Our Current or Upcoming Strength & Mobility Classes
Coming soon:
Stronger Next Season - middle school and high school students
Strength Training for Runners