Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Knee Pain

Many runners fall into the classic injury pattern:  run, get injured, recover, run again, get injured again. To end the cycle, you need to determine the cause of the injury and fix it. Often that means improving strength and balancing out muscle weaknesses. If you've suffered from knee pain in the past, here are some exercises to work into your routine.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Knee Pain Many runners fall into the classic injury pattern:  run, get injured, recover, run again, get injured again. To end the cycle, you need to determine the cause of the injury and fix it. Often that means improving strength and balancing out muscle weaknesses. If you've suffered from knee pain in the past, here are some exercises to work into your routine. Christine Luff Running & Jogging Expert Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Knee Pain   Strengthening the muscles that support and stabilize the knee can help prevent knee pain. Here are some effective exercises to try. READ NOW 8 Smart Weight Loss Strategies for Runners   Get tips and successful strategies for running to lose weight. READ NOW 5 Running Mistakes That Could Lead to Injury   Are you doing things that are putting you at risk for injuries?  Avoid these common mistakes to avoid injuries and keep running strong.   READ NOW 5 Signs You Need New Running Shoes   Running in old or worn out running shoes can lead to running injuries. Here's how you know that you need new running shoes. READ NOW 5 Exercises for Your Pre-Run Warm-up   Warming up before your run will improve your performance and help you stay injury-free. Here are warm-up exercises to include in your pre-run routine. READ NOW Featured Articles • Want to Keep the Weight Off? Cut Carbs • Does Tongkat Ali Cut Fat, Enhance Libido and Build Muscle? • 10 Strange Symptoms That Are Not a Stroke • What Women Can Do to Speed Up Weight Loss • Should You Be Concerned About Generic Thyroid Drugs? • Some of the Best from the 2015 Quantified Self Conference • Does Hookah Smoking Cause Cancer? • The Benefits of Yucca Advertisement About Running & Jogging  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Running & Jogging newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.