[Download] How to Strengthen Your Hips Instructional Video   Have you heard that strength training is good for runners, but you don’t know where to start?  Do you want to get stronger hips but you get confused with the hundreds of exercises you hear about? Maybe you learned some hip exercises before in physical therapy but you felt like they didn’t do anything so you started doing some gym-based exercises but your knees started hurting! If this is you, I feel you and this is how I felt when I was just starting out in my running journey 12 years ago!  I was just coming off hip surgery for a torn labrum and cartilage and my hip muscles were weak and I was looking for exercises to get them stronger. In this episode, I share with you my Top 5 hip strengthening exercises that any runner can do no matter what level runner you are! These have been the tried, true and tested favorites that I have done personally and are the very same exercises that I have programmed for clients overcoming hip, knee, or even ankle pain.  The best part about these is even if you are healthy they provide you the solid foundation for which huge, massive improvements in becoming a stronger and faster runner begin! We cover all of this and more in this episode!   -Benefits of strengthening the hips for runners -Duane’s top 5 hip exercises any runner can do -When is the best time to do these exercises? -How many reps or sets? -How can you make these exercises easier or harder? There are six parts of your running journey that need to be optimized so you can run strong and last long! Learn them here: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/grow   Want Dr. Duane to answer your question on the podcast?  Submit questions here Related Resources:   [Download] How to Grow as a Runner 6-Step Framework   Episode 155 on the Healthy Runner Podcast 5 Types of Low Back Pain:   Want the structured strength, nutrition, and run plan with motivation and accountability to reach your highest running potential? Book a call and learn more about Healthy Runner coaching here: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   This week’s show brought to you by:    Naboso, which is a company that is dedicated to redefining what’s underneath your feet so you can feel more to move better as a runner!     Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire Naboso order! Learn more about how Naboso’s textured products connect you to your exercises and your running by strengthening your feet and helping you recover from your runs. We’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 20% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER.  Just head to: https://bit.ly/healthyrunner and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 20%!      Connect with Dr. Duane: - Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner - Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community - Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com - www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website