Expert Insights on Performance & Recovery
Footwear Fundamentals: Part 2
What differentiates a trail vs a road shoe? What the heck is “drop”? And why would anyone ever want a wide toe box?
Footwear Fundamentals: Your Physical Therapist's Guide to Running Shoes
For those who know me best, there are few topics I love nerding out about more than running shoes. In fact, I worked at a running shoe store for a short while before starting physical therapy school- shout out to amazing Performance Running Outfitters in Milwaukee, WI!
I fully admit that the variety of shoes out there is overwhelming, with fancy jargon like “Ripstop upper”, “EVA foam”, “”guide-rails”...what does it all mean?
Grounded in Strength: How Lifting Shoes Improve Your Performance
Lifting shoes, whether talking trainers or powerlifting shoes, offer several key benefits that can help improve performance during training, especially in lifts like the squat, deadlift, and plyometrics. Here’s a breakdown of their main advantages and why they might be a great for you.