Boost Your Running Performance with One Exercise!

Coach Brad goes over two studies that show how ONE simple Plyometric exercise can improve your 5K time by almost 3 minutes over 8 weeks!
The best part is this exercise only takes 6 minutes twice a week. Brad will also go over the exact protocol used in both studies so you can add it to your training right now!
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[@gerrym75]

That's choice info bro! One other thing that improved my running performance a great deal was strengthening my core as it means I can keep my back straighter when running and not have my shoulders slump forward once I get a bit tired. This allows me to maintain better form, for longer

[@TheRunExperience]

Thanks for feedback. Agree - core strength holds everything together and improves form

[@andrewvane8243]

Hey Brad, thanks for outlining these studies so well. I’ve added both drop jumps and box jumps into my strength regimen. For me the studies show that probably all / most plyometrics are important for improving running performance. It may be less important exactly which ones you do.

[@TheRunExperience]

Absolutely. Thanks for commenting Andy and well done on your Xcountry result on the weekend

[@ChickenNoodle883]

Got tricked, theres no morgan!

[@TheRunExperience]

We are a team of coaches here at TRE. We meet weekly to discuss content and have a team approach with published work. Hope you enjoyed the information anyway.

[@lisinbondi1240]

I am very excited to have a go at this as it is so do able

[@TheRunExperience]

Exactly! Very easy to introduce

[@RycastFitness]

2:45 - box drops

[@TheRunExperience]

Drop or depth jumps. Box jumps is jumping up onto box

[@garyflynn3762]

Very interesting video.
Will add the exercises into my routine

[@TheRunExperience]

Excellent. Let us know how you go

[@Jason608]

I'm curious if the running program in these studies included any strides or hill sprints? If they were lacking, it explains why the treatment group that included any form of strengthening exercise at all (in this case plyometrics) had greater improvements.

[@TheRunExperience]

Absolutely right. The runs were just 30min runs to keep variables under control. I’m sure having hill sprints as one of the run sessions would give improved times also.

[@jenniferjohnson7271]

Would I see better results for running with single leg or double leg drop jumps?

[@TheRunExperience]

This would be a good progression if able.

[@jenniferjohnson7271]

⁠@@TheRunExperienceThank you so much for the video and the feedback. I have something new and helpful to work on and also toward.

[@phillippearce9680]

👍

[@maldo007]

Can you use a chair? Thanks.

[@TheRunExperience]

Yes. Although make sure it’s low to start with. The study suggests 45cm. I used a higher box and my form suffered

[@TheDustinExperience]

Cool.

[@TheRunExperience]

Thanks.

[@TheDustinExperience]

@@TheRunExperience No problem. Have you ever considered becoming a vegetarian or vegan?

[@TheAtl0001]

Summed up in 1 sentence: jump 6x from a box before your run aka warm up.
Best boost for people watching these kind of vids (like me) ... JUST DO IT
Don't watch videos about running, just go out and RUN.

[@lisinbondi1240]

of course another alternative is that you could learn from these videos and implement the suggestions...

[@TheRunExperience]

Nothing wrong with a little education and motivation to help fuel the action.

[@bustodes4018]

I guess that makes sense?

[@TheRunExperience]

Yes. One simple addition every runner can try