Up the ante on those arches
Strong feet are important for runners to absorb impact forces and efficiently propel us forward, here's one way to strengthen them!
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Luke Nelson
- Oct 19
- 2 min
Strength Training for Runners: Scheduling Tips for Maximum Benefit
Strength training for runners is pivotal for performance & injury prevention. So when should you do it?
Luke Nelson
- Jul 4
- 4 min
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
- Jun 15
- 1 min
The biggest mistake runners make with strength training
Attention all runners! Let's address a common mistake many of us make when it comes to strength training: not lifting hard enough
Luke Nelson
- Jan 17
- 1 min
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 4
- 1 min
Runners: 4 tips to stay injury-free in the New Year
Many runners have a New Years' resolution to have an injury-free year, so here are our top 4 tips to make this happen!
Luke Nelson
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Oct 28, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Sep 5, 2022
- 2 min
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 1, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Jun 15, 2022
- 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!
Trang Nguyen
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
Do you need to get sore after strength training?
There's a general belief that DOMs is a good indicator of a 'successful' gym session. But is this true?
Luke Nelson
- Sep 14, 2021
- 2 min
Why we love the Bulgarian Split Squat for runners
Also, know as a rear leg elevated split squat, this exercise is a beauty for runners. Why?
Luke Nelson
- Sep 9, 2021
- 3 min
Runners: are single-leg or double-leg exercises best?
There is a long raging debate about the superiority of single-leg OR double leg exercises when it comes to building strength in runners....
Trang Nguyen
- Aug 29, 2021
- 4 min
6 reasons runners need to train strength rather than endurance in the gym
Runners are endurance athletes. Yet why am I always harping on about developing strength & lifting heavy? Read on to find out...
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