Your muscles are supported and protected by a strong connective tissue called fascia. Fascia is a densely woven system that covers and unites the body’s components, providing stability and supporting…

As Total Intensity Sports Ironman athlete Mark Holm was training for Ironman Arizona, he had a few bumps along the way – Mark had some injury issues, specifically his calf,…

Fibrous tissue and ligaments surrounding the joint at the base of a toe or toes form a “capsule” around the joint. This capsule helps stabilize the joint allowing it to…

Stretching is one of the most important parts of a training routine, and unfortunately, perhaps the most neglected. We define stretching as: the deliberate lengthening of a muscle or muscle…

Plantar fasciitis is when the plantar fascia ligament becomes inflamed. The plantar fascia ligament starts at the bottom of the heel and extends into the arch and midfoot to the…

Pretty much everyone has had some sort of injury at one point or another.  We all know how frustrating they can be and no one wants to interrupt their training…