I started running consistently about 10 years ago, with the goal of completing the 2016 New York City Marathon. However, I soon faced a serious bout of IT band syndrome, which forced me to seek physical therapy.
Through physical therapy, I learned the importance of strengthening my hips to run strong and pain-free. My therapist added banded moves to my at-home routine, which helped me recover from injury.
Resistance band glute exercises were key to my recovery, allowing me to get back into my running shoes as soon as possible.
Author's summary: Hip exercises helped me recover from IT band syndrome and run pain-free.