One of the best feelings as a runner is when you really rip a great workout or race. It’s fun to feel fast. But, to get fast, you have to do speedwork. In our “How to Run Faster” training program, out ...

Lactate threshold workouts are one of the most important parts of a distance-running training plan. Putting your body through this type of exercise will help you run faster and run longer. “Lactate ...

There’s nothing hip about hip extension exercises, until you realise that they help you to run faster – and that’s very cool. To be precise, hip extension exercises build up the often neglected ...

Whether you’re training for your first or fastest half marathon, adding speed to your training can be a little intimidating, especially if you’re tackling the distance without a coach or experienced ...

It is wise to practice taking military fitness tests, long before the real ones count toward your record or your chances of getting accepted into special programs. Otherwise, you are just guessing.

Plyometrics are explosive exercises such as jumping, bounding, or hopping that train your muscles to generate maximum force in the shortest possible time, says Campus. 'Plyometrics is often called ...

Speed work isn’t just for serious runners. Up your pace just a little for a more efficient workout. By Hannah Singleton Hannah Singleton started doing speed work two years ago after she moved from ...

Many active-duty service members and recruits working to improve their timed runs for military fitness testing often do not diversify their training enough. Too many just put in miles, mostly slow ...

Build from 5 to 7 reps, then earn the right to go quicker ...

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Mixing up your workout can make you stronger and perhaps healthier in the long run than sticking to your same old routine.