Ryan Castle’s Post

Pronation is not the enemy. In fact, it is very much our friend. “Overpronation” is a term that has created a lot of fear around the idea that your foot arch flattening out is a bad thing, especially if it happens a lot. Of course, this is a spectrum and massive amounts of pronation can be associated with certain issues up the chain, potentially to the hip. But if it really was inherently bad, then every elite runner who does this (and there are a lot of them), would be in pain. Pronation isn’t the problem. It may be a symptom of a greater underlying issue, but a lot of pronation when moving quickly (running fast/sprinting), may actually be of benefit. Let me explain. As we move through the gait cycle, our foot arch moves from a high position (early stance) to a lower position (mid-stance) as we load our bodyweight over to that side, and back to a higher position just before your foot leaves the ground (late stance). The overwhelming majority of your foot muscles are actually supination muscles. So the pronation creates a stretch-contract reaction with those tissues to “spring” back up and forward as you push off. This is called the Windlass Mechanism. If we are moving at high speeds, it benefits us to rapidly access this spring. The faster you pronate, the faster you can access that spring and then push forward. In order to pronate fast, you probably need to pronate more than you would when walking. Higher speeds = more force = more pronation. So it’s really not the end of the world. That’s not to say it’s never an issue, but most people put more stock into pronation than is necessary. ——— #running #runner #runningmotivation #runningislife #run #marathon #marathontraining #runningtraining #runnerscommunity #runningmechanics #pronation

We think being able to ride during the off season is important for fitness and to "keep your legs in" for the mountain when the snow season arrives. But imagine you've never been skiing or snowboarding, or never even seen snow. Snowtunnel Technology can teach you how to ski or board before you go to the mountain. We think that's pretty awesome. What do you think? #snowtunnel #innovation #sportstechnology https://lnkd.in/gX5zvuCv

Maximize Your Performance: The Key to Perfect Stride Length in Different Situations Discover the secret to optimizing your stride length for various positions, events, and writing styles. Learn how a longer stride benefits straightaways while shorter strides excel in tight turns. Uncover the ideal stride length for eventing horses and the importance of adjusting their stride for obstacles. #StrideLength #PerformanceOptimization #RunningTechniques #EventingHorses #ObstacleNavigation #AthleticPerformance #RunningTips #EquestrianSports #FitnessAdvice #TrainingStrategies

How to improve butterly style. The primary objective is the undulation of the body, starting from the head and ending with the movement of the pelvis and then the legs. Then we add the arm stroke, remembering that the head leads the exit and entry of the arms from the water. The ultimate goal of the dolphin is to swim it as close to the water's surface as possible. #WPSmethodology #swimmingcoach #swimmingtraining

Many swimmers appear to improve their skills while doing drills, yet it doesn’t show up in their strokes, let alone in races. That’s a problem that needs to get solved, and effective task design can make a big difference. In this set, we’re working on executing a great pull. We’re going to set up each round by focusing on the pull using breaststroke with dolphin. And we’re going to put a stroke count restriction on them to encourage the creation of more propulsion. Then they’re going to perform some fast breaststroke.  And they’ll do that each round to remind them of how they’re trying to swim.  And because the drill is done with some significant challenge, it’s more likely to show up when they swim. Sooner than later, they’ll make it happen when it matters. As always, keep it simple

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🏃MARATHON TIME: 🏃 Going for a Run? Try this dynamic warm-up 🏃🏃♀️ Enjoying a pleasant run and maintaining your physical well-being depend on a good warm-up regimen, regardless of your level of experience 💯 Here is a quick 4-minute dynamic warm-up you can try before your next run! 1. Cross-body toe touch 2. Quad to figure four 3. Hand walk cossack squat 4. Dynamic Samson stretch Follow @clinic4sport for more amazing tips and tricks💪🏽!

Bicycles are for everyone. That is the takeaway Canyon Bicycles GmbH wants you to have from its recent collaboration with Lebron James. And... they're right! 46% of survey respondents in McKinsey's Center for Future Mobility survey indicate they're open to replacing their private vehicles with other modes of transport in the coming decade. By 2030 the market for micro-mobility is expected to reach $440B. No matter the reason, cycling is for all. https://lnkd.in/gAR6rcrA https://lnkd.in/gtFyJxbg

To help swimmers learn to manage and control timing, three options come to mind. Descending (tight or steep) Building Alternating speeds By asking for variations in speed, they have to figure out how to manipulate their timing and still perform.

Natalie and her beautiful mare, Jade, master another game! These two are an awesome team! The weather was great for our outdoor obstacle course. Outdoors is a much more productive and realistic setting for obstacle fun! #obstaclehorse #obstaclecourse #horsemanship #relationalhorsemanship #funwithhorses #horseback #albertahorses #horsetraining