After my MRI showed a cartilage and bone injury, I stopped thinking about rehab as simply “strengthening the knee” and started asking a better question: what does this exercise actually load? In this blog, I explain how research on patellofemoral compression and knee joint loading helped guide my rehab decisions, from reducing swelling and restoring range to gradually earning back stairs, squats, hops and running.

Research suggests meaningful strength gains can occur with as little as one session per week. Learn how much strength training runners really need and how to balance it with running performance.

Runners: Want to hold strong through the final miles of your race? A new study shows that adding just 2 strength sessions per week for 10 weeks can help you finish strong.

How much plyometric work is enough to reap the benefits without risking injury? Let’s dive in!