29/10/2025
💪 Evidence-Based Tips for Runners from Acland Street Physiotherapy
Did you know that adding strength training to your running routine can actually reduce your risk of injury and boost your performance?
🏋️♂️ Here’s what the research says:
✅ Do 2 resistance sessions per week, focusing on your hips, thighs, and calves.
✅ Use 2–4 sets of 4–10 slow, heavy reps, resting 2–3 minutes between sets.
✅ Include key moves like deadlifts, squats, lunges, and calf raises.
✅ For runners over 40, strengthening the calf muscles is especially important for power and injury prevention.
If you’re unsure where to start or want a tailored plan, book a running-specific strength assessment with one of our physiotherapists today.
📍 Acland Street Physiotherapy — keeping runners strong, fast, and injury-free.