💥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?
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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
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!
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!
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
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
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!
Luke Nelson
Apr 25, 20231 min read
Every picture tells a story
Physical examination of the runner starts with observation. The appearance of the calf muscles can tell you a lot about their condition
Luke Nelson
Mar 21, 20231 min read
Calf injuries: protect then overload
When managing calf injuries, here is an approach we often adopt to offload and then overload the injured area
Luke Nelson
Mar 1, 20231 min read
6 rules when returning to running from a calf injury
Here are 6 tips to help you make a successful return to running after a calf injury!
Luke Nelson
Jan 17, 20231 min read
Our 6 tips for strong calves
In this blog, we discuss our top 6 tips to improve the strength of the calf muscles
Luke Nelson
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Is it hamstring tendinopathy? Key tests to diagnose
In this blog, we discuss some of the tests used to diagnose hamstring tendinopathy
Luke Nelson
Mar 7, 20221 min read
Shoe drop: what is best?
Shoe drop is the difference between the midsole height at the heel versus the height at the forefoot. So which height is best?
Luke Nelson
Feb 3, 20221 min read
Toe holes in shoes? How to prevent them
Repetitive pressure & rubbing from your big or little toe may cause small holes to appear on the upper of your shoes, what does this mean?
Luke Nelson
Dec 20, 20211 min read
How hard do our muscles work when we run?
This exact question was answered in a 2012 study by Tim Dorn, & is often quoted by many within running, including ourselves! What they...
Luke Nelson
Apr 27, 20211 min read
Improving leg recovery during running gait
Adequate recovery of the swing leg is important as it allows for optimal foot strike placement.
Luke Nelson
Apr 11, 20211 min read
ITB pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast
Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things Iliotibial band pain (ITB), with some tips on how to manage
Luke Nelson
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Toe pain? Taping for a plantar plate injury
Toe pain stopping you in your tracks? In this video, we cover a useful taping technique, which can be performed at home to provide relief
Luke Nelson
Dec 29, 20201 min read
Foot position & calf strength
We've previously mentioned the benefits of varying foot positions to alter calf load.
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