Exactly Why I HATE Crunches
Hate is a strong word, but fully appropriate for my thoughts on this exercise! Your Time Is Precious The crunch is one of the most useless exercises you can do in theRead More…
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Healing Benefits of Collagen
The collagen hype Collagen is a popular supplement in both the beauty and sports industries. It is credited for improving body composition, reducing pain and slowing degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis. InRead More…
Common Misconceptions Around Ice Baths
The Typical Ice Bath Practice Cold exposure (i.e. cryotherapy) has gained a lot of interest in the past few years. The most common cold therapy are ice baths. This is often mistakenlyRead More…
Improving Mobility through Joint Health
Is TIME an issue for you? Don’t have time for mobility? Did you know mobility is CRUCIAL to not only improve performance but also prevent injury – and can be improved inRead More…
Great Online Running Coaches Optimize Performance
The Dreaded Running “Wall” When you first decided you wanted to start running, you likely did not seek out an online running coach to optimize your performance. Anyone can lace up a pairRead More…
Running Economy and VO2 Max
VO2 Max is NOT a Goal You may have heard running economy and VO2 max are representative of your performance. Although these two variables are great tools to track progress, they shouldRead More…
Chocolate Milk Post-Workout?
Post-Workout Nutrition Chocolate milk is a common post-workout nutritional choice among many athletes, but the benefits are questionable. Post-workout nutrition plays a key role in repairing and building muscle as well asRead More…
Heavy Strength, Plyometrics & Running Efficiency
Running Economy Defined Heavy strength training and plyometrics will have a major impact on your efficiency as a runner. This efficiency will allow you to improve your speed and endurance andRead More…
The Struggle of Strength for Runners
Most runners find it’s easy to add an extra run into their training schedule but struggle incorporating strength. Although we know getting out on the road or treadmill will improve our runRead More…
Endurance Strength for Endurance Athletes?
Most of us want to run longer and faster, but is increasing your reps in the gym the best way to improve your endurance as a runner? By this I mean, should youRead More…