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
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Luke Nelson
May 24, 20231 min read
Treat the runner, not just the injury
Regarding runners, it's essential to remember that we must treat the runner, not just the injury. Here's why.
Luke Nelson
May 24, 20231 min read
Patellar tendinopathy vs Patellofemoral pain
Today let's tackle a common dilemma: Differentiating Patellar Tendinopathy from Patellofemoral Pain!
Luke Nelson
May 11, 20232 min read
Hill running: why it matters for injury
When it comes to running injuries, it's crucial to comprehend how the body responds to the challenges of uphill & downhill running.
Luke Nelson
Nov 25, 20222 min read
When to replace your Supershoes?
How long do carbon-plated shoes last? In this blog, we discuss when it’s time to send your supershoes to shoe heaven.
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!
Luke Nelson
Aug 31, 20221 min read
How running slow could be worsening your knee pain
New research has shed some light on the effects of running speed on patellofemoral joint loads. Could running faster be better for the knee?
Luke Nelson
Aug 26, 20221 min read
Runners: introducing the glute max
The glute maximus is the biggest muscle in the body, so what role does it serve when we run?
Luke Nelson
Aug 23, 20221 min read
Do the glutes propel us forward during running?
It's often thought that the glutes are what propel us forward during running, is this true?
Luke Nelson
Aug 18, 20221 min read
Exercises to target the outer calf muscles
In this blog, we discuss exercises to target the outer (lateral) calf muscles
Luke Nelson
Aug 10, 20221 min read
Exercises to target the inner (medial) calf muscles
Injury or weakness to the calf muscles can necessitate specific exercises to target the relevant muscles.
Luke Nelson
Aug 10, 20222 min read
Runner's knee? How different activities load the knee
Those suffering from Runner's knee or patellofemoral pain often experience pain in day-to-day activities & other exercises.
Luke Nelson
Jul 18, 20221 min read
Outside of hip pain? It's not always the glutes! 🍑
Whilst many associate ITB pain with pain distally on the outside of the knee, the proximal ITB can also be a source of pain.
Luke Nelson
Jul 6, 20222 min read
Wrist vs Chest based heart sensors: which is better?
Whilst wrist-based sensors offer convenience, does this come at the sacrifice of accuracy?
Luke Nelson
Jun 24, 20222 min read
Other hip adductor exercises not to be missed
We've previously discussed the best isolation exercises for the hip adductors, so now we discuss some other compound alternatives.
Luke Nelson
Jun 23, 20222 min read
Why we love the soleus & you should too!
We love the soleus, & if you are a runner, you should tool! Here's why...
Luke Nelson
Jun 15, 20221 min read
Groin pain? Top exercises for the adductor muscles
We've previously discussed how the hip adductors function for running & how to test their strength, now it's time to strengthen them!
Luke Nelson
Jun 6, 20221 min read
Runners, what's your number? Hip adductor strength
We've previously posted on the often-underappreciated function the hip adductors serve during running. So how strong do they need to be?
Luke Nelson
Jun 2, 20222 min read
Runners: introducing the hip adductors
While hip adductor injuries are not a common injury in distance runners, these muscles serve multiple important roles.
Luke Nelson
May 31, 20221 min read
Should every run be hard?
A common error we see in recreational runners is doing too much of their running at a high intensity.
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