Core / Strength Training DVD's ? (Read 1614 times)

I have both "The Injured Runner" DVD, and some of Verstegen's books and DVD's. Both are good in their own ways, and I alternate between using them. With Verstegen's stuff, you probably get more for the money and a more complete program, but the nice thing about "The Injured Runner" exercises is that you can do them just about anywhere. They are very simple, but effective. For motivation, Verstegen often uses some very attractive women to demo his routines, while the Injured Runner DVD is pretty dry. If that matters.

MacMillan’s Runners Core Routine http://www.mcmillanrunning.com/coredvd.htm

Got it last week, have not been home because of holiday. Will force myself to get off my duff tonight and report back ASAP.

Thanks, Bob; that's helpful. Bugs I look forward to your review! MrPH, I'll definitely make a note of this. I do basic stretching regularly but have heard about many good results from yoga.

I don't mean to hijack this thread but I'm curious about this flexibility/shin splint thing. I have recurring posterior shin splints and my PT has me doing some calf and hip stretches to increase the flexibility there. Have you noticed a difference since starting yoga? I've been considering it (I actually have one DVD at home just waiting to go, but haven't had a second this week to do it). How often do you do yoga?

I'll be honest and say that it is too early to tell whether the yoga is helping with the shin splints, but I like doing it. The DVD I am doing stretches me as much as the stretching program I got from PT, but there are additional benefits as well. There are balancing poses that will help strengthen my feet and ankles. Plus the yoga stretches and strengthens more body parts (like back, abs, shoulders, etc.) than my PT had me focusing on. Finally, my wife is not into running, but will do the yoga with me. So it's time I get to spend with her. I have to tell you, it's a workout ... more than you would think. I plan on doing the yoga twice a week. I think it can only help with the shin splints, and consequently my running. I really think that the cause of my problems is a lack of flexibility / muscle imbalance. I sit at a desk all day at work, and the only physical activity I get is running. I am looking for some balance, and I think that the yoga offers that. So will it cure your problems? I don't know. Would it be worth doing? I think so. Clear as mud, right?

Try this one. It's great for several running related weaknesses resulting in pain.

Thanks!!

Thanks, pRED.