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Running Is NOT the Best Activity for Building Strong Achilles Tendons 🤔
Running loads your Achilles, but there are better ways to build strong Achilles tendons
Luke Nelson
Feb 112 min read

From Walk to Run: Comparing Loads Across Walking, Cycling, Elliptical, and Running
Walking, running, cycling, or elliptical—which puts the most load on your joints? Discover the numbers & optimize your training!
Luke Nelson
Dec 21, 20242 min read

🦘 Plyometric Training for Runners: How Much Is Just Right? 🦘
How much plyometric work is enough to reap the benefits without risking injury? Let’s dive in!
Luke Nelson
Nov 19, 20242 min read

💥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?
Luke Nelson
Nov 19, 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

2 Calf Raise Essentials for a Stronger Achilles Tendon
In this blog we discuss the two essentials when performing calf raises to develop a strong Achilles tendon
Luke Nelson
Aug 29, 20242 min read

The Stairway to strong calves & Achilles
Stair climbs are a fantastic early exercise for calf & Achilles injuries. They help develop muscle recruitment and prepare for plyometrics
Luke Nelson
Jul 16, 20241 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

4 best exercises for ITB pain
Struggling with ITB pain during your runs? We've got you covered! Here are four exercises that will help you conquer that pesky ITB pain.
Luke Nelson
Jun 5, 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 21, 20231 min read

Biggest mistake runners make with a calf or Achilles injury
In this blog we discuss the biggest mistake we see runners make with calf & Achilles injuries
Luke Nelson
Feb 3, 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 17, 20231 min read

Runners: When should you perform your strength training?
We all know the benefits that strength training delivers for runners, but a question we are often asked, is "when should I do it"?
Luke Nelson
Dec 28, 20222 min read


Best exercises for Tibialis posterior tendinopathy
Tibialis posterior tendinopathy tends to cause pain on the inside of the ankle. Here are some of our favourite exercise progressions to help
Luke Nelson
Nov 21, 20221 min read


Calf raises for every occasion
There are so many alternatives & modifications for this simple exercise, so here are some of our favourites & when we would use them.
Luke Nelson
Oct 28, 20222 min read


Runners: how strong is your big toe?
Your big toe plays an important role in stabilizing your foot & helps provide propulsion when running. So how's your toe strength?
Luke Nelson
Oct 26, 20221 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
Sep 5, 20222 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 18, 20221 min read


Calf strain & Achilles: don’t forget horizontal & lateral forces! 💥
The calf serves an important role in running & change of direction, so rehab for calf & Achilles injuries must take this into consideration
Luke Nelson
Aug 1, 20221 min read
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