Exercises to target the inner (medial) calf muscles
Injury or weakness to the calf muscles can necessitate specific exercises to target the relevant muscles.
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Luke Nelson
- 5 days ago
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
Different calf strength qualities in runners
Did you know there are different types of calf strength?
Luke Nelson
- Apr 19
- 2 min
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.
Luke Nelson
- Jan 3
- 2 min
Runners: how strong are your hips?
Hip strength is important for runners, so here are our top 4 tests to perform at home to see how you measure up!
Luke Nelson
- Dec 20, 2021
- 1 min
How hard do our muscles work when we run?
This exact question was answered in a 2012 study by Tim Dorn, & is often quoted by many within running, including ourselves! What they examined in this study was how hard each muscle group worked at increasing running speeds & here are the results: What can we take from these numbers? 🔑 Firstly the soleus (the lower calf muscle does a LOT of work) even at slower speeds they perform upwards of 6.7 times bodyweight of force. 🔑 Generally, the faster the running speed, the more
Luke Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
UP, UP & Away: Tips for running uphill
UP, UP & Away: Tips for running uphill Nothing brings a collective sigh amongst a group of runners like a steep hill ahead. So here are some tips to make hills your friends: 1️⃣ Keep upright: avoid the urge to flex forward at the hips. Ensure that any lean comes from the ankles NOT the hips. Keeping your vision higher up the hill can help prevent you from bending forward. 2️⃣ Arms: Bring arm swing up slightly 3️⃣ Slightly shorten your steps, avoid the urge to stride out 4️⃣ F
Luke Nelson
- Jun 1, 2021
- 2 min
How to maintain good running form with fatigue
It is no secret that as fatigue sets in during a run, there are changes to running technique and loading forces. How can you maintain form?