If you're a regular runner, especially one that has been doing it for a while, there’s a good chance you've had some issues with your knees.

Many of the muscles involved in running surround the knee such as the hamstrings, quads and glutes. Strengthening these supportive muscles with regular workouts can help prevent knee injuries.

“Our goal is to essentially prevent overcompensation from weaker muscles,” says Katie Leonard, a NASM-qualified personal trainer at Life Time Lakeshore-Irvine health club . You may like

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