Basic Knowledge
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Beginner Running? Just Keep Your Mouth Shut!
Many people ask when they start running: "How fast should I go?" or "What should my heart rate be?" Actually, if you’re…
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Achilles tendinitis
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel and acts as the key “power transmission belt” during running …
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Hip flexor strain
The hip flexor muscles (mainly including the iliopsoas) are responsible for lifting the thigh forward, playing a key ro…
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Lower back pain (core instability)
The piriformis muscle lies deep in the buttock, assisting hip external rotation and pelvic stability. The sciatic nerve…
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Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS, beginners or rapid increase in training load)
DOMS usually appears 24–72 hours after exercise. It occurs because unfamiliar or high‑intensity workouts cause numerous…
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Iliotibial band syndrome (IT Band Syndrome, lateral knee pain)
The iliotibial band is a thick fascia running from the outside of the hip down to the outer knee, helping stabilize the…
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