Strength & Conditioning

🦘 Plyometric Training for Runners: How Much Is Just Right? 🦘

Luke Nelson

Nov 192 min read

🦘 Plyometric Training for Runners: How Much Is Just Right? 🦘

How much plyometric work is enough to reap the benefits without risking injury? Let’s dive in!

Luke Nelson

Nov 192 min read

💥Plyometric Training: When to Jump In!💥

Plyos are a game-changer for runners, boosting power, agility & efficiency. But timing matters! When’s the best time to jump in?

🦶 Don’t Neglect the Feet for Calf & Achilles Injuries! 🦶

Luke Nelson

Nov 122 min read

🦶 Don’t Neglect the Feet for Calf & Achilles Injuries! 🦶

Strong calves & Achilles start from the ground up! Don't overlook your feet—proper foot function is key to injury prevention & performance

🦘Level Up Your Jumps & Hops for Stronger Calves & Achilles! 🦘

Luke Nelson

Nov 122 min read

🦘Level Up Your Jumps & Hops for Stronger Calves & Achilles! 🦘

Boost your jumps & hops with this simple ankle tip

3 Reasons Runners Should Be Adding Plyometrics to Their Training🏃‍♀️

Luke Nelson

Nov 122 min read

3 Reasons Runners Should Be Adding Plyometrics to Their Training🏃‍♀️

Runners, why should you include plyometrics in your program?

Runners: Save Time with Superset Exercises!

Luke Nelson

Sep 242 min read

Runners: Save Time with Superset Exercises!

Struggling to fit strength training into your routine? Superset exercises save time, keep you moving, & boost performance! Here's how

2 Calf Raise Essentials for a Stronger Achilles Tendon

Luke Nelson

Aug 292 min read

2 Calf Raise Essentials for a Stronger Achilles Tendon

In this blog we discuss the two essentials when performing calf raises to develop a strong Achilles tendon

Runners, are you lifting heavy enough? Try this simple test

Luke Nelson

Jul 161 min read

Runners, are you lifting heavy enough? Try this simple test

One mistake we frequently observe runners making in the gym is using insufficient weight during exercises. Try this simple test!

The Stairway to strong calves & Achilles

Luke Nelson

Jul 161 min read

The Stairway to strong calves & Achilles

Stair climbs are a fantastic early exercise for calf & Achilles injuries. They help develop muscle recruitment and prepare for plyometrics

Luke Nelson

Jun 282 min read

Runners, harmful weights myths busted

In this blog, we debunk two common myths about running and weight training and explore if there's an optimal weight for running.

Strength Training for Runners: Scheduling Tips for Maximum Benefit

Luke Nelson

Oct 19, 20232 min read

Strength Training for Runners: Scheduling Tips for Maximum Benefit

Strength training for runners is pivotal for performance & injury prevention. So when should you do it?

Can Strength Training Prevent Running Injuries?

Luke Nelson

Jul 4, 20235 min read

Can Strength Training Prevent Running Injuries?

Most of us think that strength training can potentially play a role in injury prevention, but what does the research say?

The biggest mistake runners make with strength training

Luke Nelson

Jun 15, 20231 min read

The biggest mistake runners make with strength training

Attention all runners! Let's address a common mistake many of us make when it comes to strength training: not lifting hard enough

Runners: When should you perform your strength training?

Luke Nelson

Dec 28, 20222 min read

Runners: When should you perform your strength training?

We all know the benefits that strength training delivers for runners, but a question we are often asked, is "when should I do it"?

Runners: Time-saving tips for strength training

Luke Nelson

Sep 5, 20222 min read

Runners: Time-saving tips for strength training

Most runners understand the benefits of strength training, but it can seem like a chore. Here are our top tips to save time on your workout!

Calf strain & Achilles: don’t forget horizontal & lateral forces! 💥

Luke Nelson

Aug 1, 20221 min read

Calf strain & Achilles: don’t forget horizontal & lateral forces! 💥

The calf serves an important role in running & change of direction, so rehab for calf & Achilles injuries must take this into consideration

Runners: Choosing plyometric exercises to target the calf muscles

Luke Nelson

Jan 22, 20221 min read

Runners: Choosing plyometric exercises to target the calf muscles

In this blog, we look at how plyometric exercises can target the different calf muscles

Do you need to get sore after strength training?

Trang Nguyen

Sep 30, 20211 min read

Do you need to get sore after strength training?

There's a general belief that DOMs is a good indicator of a 'successful' gym session. But is this true?

Why we love the Bulgarian Split Squat for runners

Luke Nelson

Sep 14, 20212 min read

Why we love the Bulgarian Split Squat for runners

Also, know as a rear leg elevated split squat, this exercise is a beauty for runners. Why?

Runners: are single-leg or double-leg exercises best?

Luke Nelson

Sep 9, 20213 min read

Runners: are single-leg or double-leg exercises best?

There is a long raging debate about the superiority of single-leg OR double leg exercises when it comes to building strength in runners....

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