What does this Graphic really tell us?

This week we are going to dive into the topic of foot strike patterns. Runner’s will often come to us with concerns about their own strike pattern. In this post we are going to talk about what is happening when we use a forefoot or rearfoot (Heel) strike pattern. We are going to discuss when a person should and shouldn’t consider varying their stride. Finally, we are going to communicate why heel striking is not this terrible thing all runner’s need to avoid!

This week we are giving a brief overview of the three main metabolic pathways.

Tweak your back? Don’t want to miss your workout? Here are some options to replace your deadlift tonight!

Deadlift form… Does it matter?

Why do we put so much emphasis on the deadlift for performance and rehab?

In depth analysis of assessments for endurance athletes from the team at Juan De Fuca Fitness & Therapy.

Overhead squats points of performance and common errors.

Points of performance and common errors in the front squat.

Points of performance and common errors for the back squat.

Some of our favorite squat variations.

Stance width is something we love to look at. If you spend enough time on the internet these days, you will find the gate keepers of the squat telling you all the reasons you can't participate yet. At Elite Kitsap we aren't big fans of taking squatting away from people and we thought we'd take a closer look at what the research has to say!

With this article we are going to take a closer look at squat depth and performance.

When thinking about the knees while squatting which is better, a blocked knee or unrestricted travel?

When squatting should we be going all the way down or is the half squat a better option?

When we introduce this exercise to a client, we often get questions about how safe it is to perform.

We are self-selecting to work with a group of clients that enrich our daily lives. Helping goal oriented, hardworking athletes overcome injury and optimize their performance is something we are deeply passionate about.