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!
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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
Sep 9, 20221 min read
Groin pain when running? What could it be?
Groin pain when running? What could it be? In this blog, we discuss some of the things that can cause pain here.
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
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 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.
Luke Nelson
May 16, 20221 min read
Running shoes for knee pain
Knee pain is the most common running injury, so what can you put on your feet to help?
Luke Nelson
May 16, 20221 min read
Taping for runners' knee
Taping can be useful for those with kneecap pain, patellofemoral pain or runners' knee. Here is a simple taping technique that might help!
Luke Nelson
May 16, 20221 min read
3 tips for shin splints
Otherwise known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), this condition is relatively common in runners & can be quite incapacitating.
Luke Nelson
Apr 28, 20221 min read
Different calf strength qualities in runners
Did you know there are different types of calf strength?
Luke Nelson
Apr 19, 20222 min read
What is the number ONE risk factor for running injury?
Is it shoes? Running surfaces? Training loads? In this blog, we discuss the most often cited factor contributing to running injuries.
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