Best Strength Exercises for Runners
The best strength exercises for runners are not random. Learn how to organize runner strength work around main lifts, glutes, calves, hamstrings, core, adductors, and power exercises.
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How 5 Minutes of Daily Hopping Can Improve Running Economy
Blog / Running Performance How 5 Minutes of Daily Hopping Can Improve Running Economy By…
Hyperice Vyper 3 Review: Vibrating Foam Roller
A hands-on Hyperice Vyper 3 review covering the vibration feel, pros, cons, and whether this premium vibrating foam roller is worth buying.
Hyperice Venom 2 Back Review
Blog / Recovery Tools Hyperice Venom 2 Back Review: Is It Worth It? By Dr.…
TriggerPoint MB Vibe Review
TriggerPoint MB Vibe Specifications: -3 different vibration speeds (40/50/65 hertz)-Spherical shape allows for multi-directional rolling,…
Strength Training For Distance Runners
An expert panel breaks down how to use strength training for distance runners, including lifting frequency, timing, exercise selection, and practical advice for coaches.
Exercises To Improve Your Thoracic Mobility
Long hours of sitting, working, and studying can leave the midback stiff and contribute to neck tension, shoulder discomfort, and reduced overhead motion. Here are 5 simple exercises to improve thoracic mobility and help you move better.
Should Runners Stretch?
Should runners stretch? Here’s a more nuanced look at what the research suggests about static stretching, performance, injury prevention, soreness, and what runners may want to prioritize instead.
Why Strength Training is Essential for Running
Blog / Running Performance Why Strength Training Is Essential for Runners By Dr. Brian Damhoff…
Running Warm-Up: 5 Minute Warm-Up
A simple 5 minute running warm-up can help runners feel looser, move better, and start runs feeling more prepared. Here is an easy dynamic warm-up you can do anywhere.
Feed the Cats for Jumpers
Blog / Track and Field Feed the Cats for Jumpers By Dr. Brian Damhoff |…
5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Health
There has never been a better day than today to improve your health. Healthcare costs…
How to Run With Perfect Running Form
Perfect running form is not as universal as many runners think. Here is why there is no single ideal form, why footstrike is not everything, and what actually matters more.
Sleep While You Are Alive
“Sleep is the greatest legal performance-enhancing drug that most people are probably neglecting.”"Humans beings are…
Easy Tips to Eat Healthier
Do you want to eat healthier? You're not alone. On my new patient intake forms,…
Strategies For Sitting
Let's face it, we all know that sitting is not good for us. However, the…
Running Tips: 5 Easy Ways To Improve
Who doesn't want to improve their running? I'm in a unique position of being a…
Cumulative Injury Cycle
Have you ever woken up one day with a pain and thought how the heck…
Why New Years Resolutions Fail
New Years resolutions.....we all make them and we rarely stick to them. In fact, according…
Inactivity Deadlier Than Obesity
Want to live a longer, healthier, happier life? It’s easy, move! Inactivity puts your health…
Team Run for HD
On July 25th, 2015, Dr. Damhoff will working with Team Run for HD. He will…
YCAN Food Truck Fest May 16th
Who: YCAN What: Food Truck Fest! Where: St. John's Episcopal Church When: May 16th 11am-4pm…
New Partnership with GRO Marathon Team
Elite Performance Institute is excited to announce a new partnership with the GRO Marathon Team.…
Get Good at Sleeping
“You can go weeks without eating but you can only go 11 days without sleep…
Do Leg Length Differences Cause Pain?
I often hear patients tell me that they are having pain in their hip or…
Eating Healthy for the New Year
It’s January 1st, 2015 and your New Year’s resolution is to start eating healthier. You…
The Detrimental Effect Sitting Has on Your Health
Do you have a job where you sit all day? Are you like most American’s…
What Supplements Should an Athlete Take?
This is a trick blog because the answer to the question is, it depends. There…