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🦶 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
Nov 12, 20242 min read

🦘Level Up Your Jumps & Hops for Stronger Calves & Achilles! 🦘
Boost your jumps & hops with this simple ankle tip
Luke Nelson
Nov 12, 20242 min read

3 Reasons Runners Should Be Adding Plyometrics to Their Training🏃♀️
Runners, why should you include plyometrics in your program?
Luke Nelson
Nov 12, 20242 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 15, 20242 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 16, 20241 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
Jul 2, 20242 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?
Luke Nelson
Jun 26, 20241 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
Luke Nelson
Jun 11, 20241 min read

Technique matters when testing your calf strength
Don't underestimate technique in calf strength testing!
Luke Nelson
May 27, 20242 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?
Luke Nelson
May 27, 20241 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
Mar 1, 20241 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
Nov 30, 20231 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
Aug 2, 20232 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?
Luke Nelson
Jul 12, 20231 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?
Luke Nelson
Jul 4, 20235 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!
Luke Nelson
Jun 28, 20232 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?
Luke Nelson
Jun 26, 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
Luke Nelson
Jun 15, 20231 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
Luke Nelson
May 20, 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
Luke Nelson
Mar 10, 20232 min read
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