Resistance Exercise for Improving Running Economy and Running Biomechanics and Decreasing Running-Related Injury Risk: A Narrative Review
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Resistance Exercise for Improving Running Economy and Performance
2.1. Strength Training
2.2. Plyometric Training
2.3. Combination of Different RE Modialities
2.4. Isometric Training
2.5. RE Coupled with Vibration Training
2.6. Effects of RE Program Interruption
2.7. Acute Effects of RE and Interference with Running Training
2.8. Additional Considerations
3. Resistance Exercise for Modifying Running Technique
4. Resistance Exercise for Reducing the Risk of Running-Related Injuries
4.1. Studies Investigating Running-Related Injuries in General
4.2. Studies Assessing Specific Running-Related Injuries
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Šuc, A.; Šarko, P.; Pleša, J.; Kozinc, Ž. Resistance Exercise for Improving Running Economy and Running Biomechanics and Decreasing Running-Related Injury Risk: A Narrative Review. Sports 2022, 10, 98. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports10070098
Šuc A, Šarko P, Pleša J, Kozinc Ž. Resistance Exercise for Improving Running Economy and Running Biomechanics and Decreasing Running-Related Injury Risk: A Narrative Review. Sports. 2022; 10(7):98. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports10070098
Chicago/Turabian StyleŠuc, Anja, Pija Šarko, Jernej Pleša, and Žiga Kozinc. 2022. "Resistance Exercise for Improving Running Economy and Running Biomechanics and Decreasing Running-Related Injury Risk: A Narrative Review" Sports 10, no. 7: 98. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports10070098