Eccentric training is a great way to get stronger and build more muscle and power, and it can easily be incorporated into any workout. The eccentric phase of an exercise refers to the lowering ...

THE KEY TO building a strong, symmetrical physique comes down to focusing on body parts most people neglect. One spot typically overlooked (and improperly trained) than others: the calf muscles. If ...

Musculoskeletal Health School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia Per Jonsson, RPT, Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Sports Medicine, ...

Introduction Plantar-flexor power below 50 Nm has been shown to be predictive of Achilles tendinopathy in army recruits [Mahieu, 2006]. It appears that muscle weakness may expose the tendon to greater ...

I'm all for trying the latest and greatest trendy workouts. But part of building a fun fitness routine that *also* delivers major results includes going back to basics. I'm talking basics—as in, ...

At first, the phrase “eccentric training” might bring to mind, like, dressing up in a clown costume and running on a treadmill while you loudly sing Blondie -- or, you know, something like that. But ...

The calf muscles are often referred to as the "second heart" because they act as natural pumps returning venous blood from the legs to the heart, fighting the force of gravity. This process is ...

Calf strength and ankle mobility are crucial for all athletes but particularly runners. When your foot strikes the ground, the functional stability of the whole kinetic chain relies on a strong and ...

Most runners live in fear as race day approaches.The long months of distance have been logged. The painful ladder of easier to more intense intervals has been climbed. Hills have been crested, tempo ...

Exercises that lengthen leg muscles may help dancers counteract fatigue, preventing injury and allowing for a more perfected jump technique, suggests research being presented at the National Athletic ...