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🦶 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?

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!

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!

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

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!

Can Supershoes make you prone to injury?

Luke Nelson

Aug 2, 20232 min read

Can Supershoes make you prone to injury?

With the rise in popularity of carbon-plated, high-stack Supershoes, many are wondering, could these potentially lead to more injuries? The

Luke Nelson

Jul 12, 20231 min read

Big toe mobility matters for runners

Sufficient movement at the big toe joint is important for both running & walking. Why does it matter & how can you measure 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?

Increase your knee strength with a decline board

Luke Nelson

Jun 28, 20232 min read

Increase your knee strength with a decline board

If you're looking for a simple way to ramp up the intensity & challenge your knees, look no further than the decline board!

Unlocking the Mystery: Understanding the Morning Agony of Tendon Pain

Luke Nelson

Jun 26, 20231 min read

Unlocking the Mystery: Understanding the Morning Agony of Tendon Pain

Achilles tendinopathy & plantar heel pain often see runners feeling aged past their years on those first few morning steps. Why is that?

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

Your feet are the foundation of your run! 💪 How strong are yours?

Luke Nelson

May 20, 20232 min read

Your feet are the foundation of your run! 💪 How strong are yours?

Your feet are the foundation of your run! How strong are yours? In this blog we cover a simple test you can do at home

Top tips for choosing a new running shoe

Luke Nelson

Mar 10, 20232 min read

Top tips for choosing a new running shoe

Time to update your running shoes? Here are our top tips for finding the best shoe for you

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