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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

Is Full Range of Motion Important for Calf Strength?

Luke Nelson

Oct 152 min read

Is Full Range of Motion Important for Calf Strength?

Want bigger, stronger calves? It’s not just about going full range-going deep in calf raises might be the secret to max muscle growth!

Pain in the Calf? Common Causes Explained

Luke Nelson

Oct 102 min read

Pain in the Calf? Common Causes Explained

Got calf pain? 🦵 From strains to nerve issues, uncover the common causes & learn how to manage them for a faster recovery!

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

Luke Nelson

Aug 271 min read

Knee-Saving Exercises for Hill Running!

Downhill running strains your knees. Strengthen your quads with these exercises to reduce patellofemoral stress and fly safely downhill!

Luke Nelson

Jul 312 min read

What is the "Average" Running Gait?

Runners come in all shapes and sizes, and it's no surprise that each of us has a unique running style. So what is normal?

Posterior ankle impingement: what is it & how to diagnose it?

Luke Nelson

Jul 301 min read

Posterior ankle impingement: what is it & how to diagnose it?

Posterior ankle impingement is an important cause of posterior ankle pain, that we see frequently misdiagnosed as Achilles tendon pain

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

Jul 22 min read

Knee pain? Don't neglect the calves

"Below the knee is the key!" Weak calves can contribute to knee pain. Learn how strengthening your calves can help relieve knee issues!

Luke Nelson

Jun 261 min read

Why runner's don't strength train

Most runners know they should incorporate strength training into their routines, yet many still avoid it. Why is that?

Don't ignore the kinetic chain in calf & Achilles injuries

Luke Nelson

Jun 111 min read

Don't ignore the kinetic chain in calf & Achilles injuries

In this blog, we discuss the importance of assessing the kinetic chain in calf & Achilles injuries

Technique matters when testing your calf strength

Luke Nelson

May 272 min read

Technique matters when testing your calf strength

Don't underestimate technique in calf strength testing!

Luke Nelson

May 271 min read

Calf raises for big toe pain

For those with 1st toe pain or limited range of movement, standard calf raises can be uncomfortable. So what other options do we have?

Runners: Common training load errors you want to avoid

Luke Nelson

Mar 11 min read

Runners: Common training load errors you want to avoid

Training load errors can frequently lead to injury, so in this blog, we discuss the two most common mistakes runners make

Calf Raises: Knee Bent vs. Knee Straight

Luke Nelson

Dec 28, 20232 min read

Calf Raises: Knee Bent vs. Knee Straight

Ever wondered how your calf raise technique can impact different muscles in the calf group? Let's explore the science in this blog

Luke Nelson

Nov 30, 20231 min read

Up the ante on those arches

Strong feet are important for runners to absorb impact forces and efficiently propel us forward, here's one way to strengthen them!

Treadmill vs running outside: What’s the difference?

Luke Nelson

Nov 2, 20231 min read

Treadmill vs running outside: What’s the difference?

Critics of treadmill running will claim that running on a treadmill messes with your running technique & creates “lazy muscles". Does it?

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