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Unlock Your Running Potential with a FREE Performance Screen

Sophie Lane — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:41:07 +0000

Are You Stuck in a Cycle of Running Injuries? Sick of getting into a good training block only to have niggles force you back to square one? Frustrated by an invisible wall stopping you from increasing your mileage before something …

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Plyometrics: The Key to Being a Better Runner?

Sophie Lane — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:17:04 +0000

Have you hit a plateau with your training? Do you want to run faster? Plyometrics are the key to being a better runner! Plyometric training enhances running speed by improving neuromuscular efficiency, muscle-tendon elasticity, and overall force production. These physiological …

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Exercise Physiologist Sydney: How to Stay Injury-Free & Improve Performance

Chris CP — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:56:26 +0000

Looking to improve your health and fitness, maximise your sports performance, or manage a medical condition through exercise? An exercise physiologist might be exactly what you need. These qualified healthcare professionals specialise in using movement as medicine to help people …

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The Most Important Exercises for Trail Runners

Sophie Lane — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:19:54 +0000

This blog will guide you through the most important exercises for trail runners and the key principles to incorporate into your training program to ensure you’re trail-ready. In recent years, trail running has exploded in popularity worldwide, including here in …

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How to Relieve Hip Pain When Running: Physio Tips for Runners

Chris CP — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:33:25 +0000

Hip pain when running is a common problem that many runners face. Understanding the causes of hip pain can help you find the right solutions and get back to your running routine. Whether it’s a result of tight muscles, joint …

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Sydney Running Physio: How To Manage The 6 Most Common Causes Of Foot Pain When Running

Chris CP — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:35:09 +0000

One of the more common complaints we hear from runners is foot pain when running. There are a few common causes, and diagnosing them early so you can manage them correctly is effective in getting you back into training quickly. …

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Running Coach advice: How Many Hard Training Sessions Should You Do Each Week?

Chris CP — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:37:09 +0000

As a running coach, this is a question I have grappled with for some time. Historically in Australia most training groups would typically do 3 harder sessions a week and a long run. This is still quite prevalent today amongst …

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Sydney Running Coach Guide: Why Running In The Grey Zone May Not Be The Best Way To Train

Chris CP — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:56:32 +0000

With the City2Surf just behind us and the Sydney Marathon here in a few weeks, there are a lot of runners out there training. And for many, finding the right balance between harder training sessions to maximise their improvement, and …

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Strength Exercises For Runner’s Knee Pain: New Physio Research

Chris CP — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:42:10 +0000

Strength exercises are crucial in managing runner’s knee pain, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome. This condition is often caused by muscle imbalances, poor flexibility, and over-training, for example a rapid increase in running volume or intensity. By targeting specific …

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