Why Most Runners Are Missing Out on the #1 Performance Booster: Strength Training

If you're a runner, chances are you've had an injury—or at the very least, a nagging ache or pain that’s disrupted your training.

And yet, despite the overwhelming research supporting strength training for runners, most still aren’t lifting the right way (or at all).

Here’s the truth:

Most runners are doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or circuit-style workouts as their version of “strength training.” But HIIT isn’t true strength work—it’s cardio with weights. And when you’re already logging multiple runs per week, adding more high-intensity workouts can push your body past its limit. That means more breakdown, more risk of injury, and slower progress over time.

If you want to:

• Run faster
• Stay injury-free
• Build durability and resilience
• Extend your running career

Then you need to build real strength.

What Is “Real” Strength Training?

We’re talking about lifting heavy weights—3 to 6 reps per set, with long rest periods between sets. This isn’t about getting a pump, chasing sweat, or burning calories. This is about building raw, usable power.

This method is used by elite powerlifters and Olympic weightlifters because it works. And it works just as well for runners who want to:

• Improve joint stability
• Strengthen connective tissues
• Increase force production (so you can run faster with less effort)
• Reduce overuse injuries caused by weak muscles and imbalances

But here’s the catch: form and mechanics matter.

Strength Training Done Right—for Runners

At Health Shift, we’ve developed a three-tiered strength program specifically for runners and endurance athletes. Whether you’re new to strength training or an experienced lifter, we’ll help you train safely and effectively—without adding unnecessary fatigue or risk.

You’ll learn:

✔ How to lift heavy weights with proper biomechanics
✔ How to balance strength training with your running schedule
✔ Which muscle groups are holding you back
✔ How to reduce injury risk while increasing performance

And you’ll get expert coaching from someone who’s been there.

Meet Your Coach: Dr. Daniel Cordero, D.C.

Dr. Cordero is a chiropractor, former CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist), and expert in biomechanics. He’s helped competitive lifters and endurance athletes train smarter, get stronger, and stay injury-free.

If you’re tired of feeling beat up from running, constantly battling small injuries, or frustrated by plateaus—it’s time to do something different.

🔍 Free Consultation + Movement Analysis

Let’s identify your weak links. Book a free consultation, and we’ll perform a functional movement analysis to show you exactly where you need to build strength.

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