RUNNING ECONOMY: HOW TO BECOME A MORE EFFICIENT RUNNER
Running Economy – What’s the big deal? Simply put, running economy is equivalent to fuel per kilometer in a car. The old cool kid on the block for measuring running capacity was VO2 Max – which is the maximum volume of oxygen that can be used. The problem being, most running events don’t occur at […]
MYTHBUSTING: THE “NEUTRAL SPINE”
Ever wondered how Yogi’s and Acrobats are able to achieve crazy amounts of spinal motion and never hurt their back. Yet you, who exercises daily and lifts heavy, seems to have a bad back for 5 years stemming from bending forward awkwardly? Neutral spine isn’t a single, static position that you’re never, ever allow to […]
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BUILDING A RESILIENT CORE
Ahh, the core. By now, everyone knows that in order to be athletic or have a long fitness career, you need a high level of core stability. We’ve often heard that athletes have strong cores – does this just mean that they can do 1000s of crunches a day? Core training has been a hot […]
HOW TO STAY ACTIVE AND MANAGE KNEE PAIN
You’re trying to get in shape and stay healthy, but your knees are getting achy and stiff. Here’s how to manage your knee pain and remain active.
PLANTARFASCIITIS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!
We have all been struggling to maintain our gains and stay active during this quarantine 🙁 Since gyms have been closed you might have picked up other ways to stay active, including running. While running is a great way to stay active, if you do not ease into it you might end up with many different aches […]
UNDERSTANDING INJURY MECHANICS: MOBILITY VS STABILITY
Mobility and Stability go together like Shaq and Kobe; PB and Jelly. Just like the duos mentioned, they are complimentary in nature. A joint that is inherently mobile, sacrifices some stability. And a joint that is stable (ie. Low back), restricts it’s mobility. The human body, as complex as it is, can be (over)simplified to […]
NOT ALL “TIGHT” MUSCLES NEED TO BE STRETCHED
Have a “tight” muscle that won’t loosen up no matter how much you stretch it? Well, here’s why
MOBILITY VS FLEXIBILITY: WHY JUST BEING FLEXIBLE WON’T SAVE YOU FROM INJURY
MOBILITY VS FLEXIBILITY Ahh, “Mobility” – a mesh-word in the fitness industry these days, but often used in the wrong context. This blog post is all about defining what exactly mobility is, and why it’s different than flexibility Flexibility: how “bendy” something is – the ability to PASSIVELY achieve a range of motion (Maximum […]
Treadmill, Pavement, Trail Running. What you need to know!
As the weather is getting warmer outside and running season commences, we often get asked what’s the best surface to run on: treadmill, pavement, or a trail? Although there are differences in biomechanics, ground reaction forces, and musculature used when running on different surfaces, there isn’t a “best choice”. It all depends on your personal […]
RUNNING SEASON CHECKLIST
Ahh, the change from the winter to the spring can only mean one thing – running season. What better way to get in shape other than getting outside and enjoying the change in scenery? When done correctly, implementing a safe and effective running program leads to many hours outside enjoying the sun. Unfortunately, we tend […]
