It band exercises strength training

Running injuries sideline runners daily, and iliotibial band syndrome (commonly known as IT band syndrome) is a big offender. The IT band is a connective tissue that runs down the outside of our thighs, and can cause run-stopping pain in runners when overused. So how can we prevent the pain? What should we do, as runners, to get our happy runs back? The answer: Iliotibial band syndrome exercises. In this post, I'll explain what IT band syndrome is, what the symptoms are, and 6 iliotibial…

Someone reached out to me and asked for tips on how to heal and avoid IT band pain...so that's EXACTLY what I'm doing for you in this 4-minute video! Because honestly ladies, I’ve trained enough women to understand what IT band pain is, how to minimize it and how to avoid it. Before you get to healing IT band pain, you have to get to what is causing your IT band pain.

If you've got a stubborn case of IT band syndrome, you probably need to strengthen your hips and glutes. These exercises will help -- give them a try!

If you have a tight ITBS causing outer knee pain or shooting pain up your leg here is what you need to know to continue running and recover.

Learn how these resistance band exercises for runners can be a great addition to your training routine, helping improve strength and form.

If you suspect you have IT band syndrome, this post is a great resource and includes the best stretches and exercises to alleviate pain!

Improve your hip and glute strength to rid yourself of this annoying injury.

These resistance band exercises for seniors are some of the best strength-training moves for people over 50 to help maintain muscle mass and improve balance.

Sculpt your core anywhere with these resistance band ab workout moves. No fancy equipment is required to rock these ab exercises with band; just grab a band and get started with these abdominal resistance band core exercises. #abworkouts #bestabworkouts #core #coreexercises

Dr. Paul Glowacki, DPT on Instagram: "Quick tip for IT band pain 🚨 • You cannot foam roll your IT band pain away • The IT band is a piece of connective tissue that lacks elasticity. Because of this, you can’t massage tightness away in this tissue like you would in a muscle • To get rid of your IT band pain, it’s important to look higher up the leg at its attachment points at the hip - the tensor fascia latae and gluteus maximus • Try loading your hip with these exercises and watch your IT…