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What is Anaerobic Threshold? (+sample workouts!)
Exercise physiologists have long used thresholds as a way to measure transitions through exercise intensities, to quantify changes in fitness over time, and to evaluate metabolism in humans.
Often people refer to their “threshold” in the running world. But, as exercise physiologists, we know that there are actually at least two thresholds, the aerobic threshold and the anaerobic threshold, both with different purposes, physiologies, and work loads.
Measurable Strength Standards for Runners in Calgary
This article focuses on measurable strength standards for runners, grounded in force-based testing and clinical patterns we see every week – and briefly touches on the movement standards that need to accompany those numbers.
Signs of Overuse Injuries: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You
Struggling with hip clicking or popping? Learn the causes and how hip physiotherapy and hip foundation training in Calgary can restore smooth, pain-free movement.
A Physiotherapist’s Take: How Hip Foundations Help a Clicking Hip
Struggling with hip clicking or popping? Learn the causes and how hip physiotherapy and hip foundation training in Calgary can restore smooth, pain-free movement.
How Endurance Coaches Should Set Up Their TrainingPeaks Dashboard
TrainingPeaks is one of the most valuable tech tools for endurance coaches and their athletes. With smart application, it extends far beyond just endurance – it’s been an integral part of my workflow for athletes in Ironman, 5k track, national team biathlon, and even non-endurance sports like bobsleigh and sprinting so that we can track away dates, plan strength days and sprinting days in a shared calendar, and so we can share feedback day to day and week to week on each workout (something an excel spreadsheet does not do well).
Chiropractic vs. Physiotherapy: A Calgary Guide to Choosing the Right Care for Pain or Injury
“Should I see a physiotherapist or a chiropractor?”
In Calgary’s active, sport-driven community, this question comes up constantly. But the truth is:
historic distinctions between chiropractic and physiotherapy don’t reflect how modern clinicians actually practice.
The Conditioning Workshop is Now CSEP-Accredited
Our Conditioning Workshop is now Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) accredited! Earn 20 PDC’s by attending. Reserve your seat!
Vital Strength and Physiology is now Vital Performance Care!
Vital Strength & Physiology is Now Vital Performance Care Big news - we’ve officially rebranded! Vital Strength & Physiology is now Vital Performance Care. This change marks more than just a new name. Over the past year, we’ve joined forces with our long-time...
Fuelling for a Marathon: Our Expert Tips for Race Day
You trained hard for months. Now it’s time to show off that work. But there’s one last piece of the puzzle that could make — or break — your race day: fueling.
You nail your training runs, dial in your pacing, and get your shoes just right… only to fall apart at mile 18 because your energy tank hits empty.
Stop Foot Arch Pain from Derailing Your Running
Foot arch pain can sideline even the most dedicated runners—but it doesn’t have to. Whether it’s plantar fasciitis, tight calves, or something more serious like a stress fracture, understanding the root cause is key. In this post, we break down the most common reasons for arch pain and what actually works to fix them—based on real cases and current research. If you’ve tried new shoes, rest, or orthotics without relief, this is for you.
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