We’ve all seen them, whether at the gym or in the corner of a friend’s dining room or lounge, but what exactly is a wobble board and how can it be helpful for runners? Well, let’s think about what ...

You’ve probably seen a wobble board—sometimes a curved plank of wood, sometimes a piece of wood with a rocker attached to the bottom—buried in the corner of your gym or at PT offices. It’s not a go-to ...

“A Runner’s Guide to Connective Tissue” explains the importance of building the strength of your connective tissue—your bones, tendons and fascia—in order to be a less injury-prone runner. These ...

They look a bit strange (and slightly scary), but wobble (or balance) boards are actually amazing pieces of kit – they strengthen your ankles and knees, improve balance and can also help prevent ...

Stability is one of the most important physical traits for trail runners as they traverse bumpy terrain. You need strong glutes, knees and ankles. But it’s more than just powerful big muscle groups, ...

Can you run too much? Here are 3 simple ways to check if you’re overdoing it Shin splints and 5 other common causes of lower-leg pain in runners – how to spot and treat a running injury How to predict ...

Balance boards might sound like a children's toy, but these wobbly little pieces of fitness kit could in fact be the key to improving your core strength (by engaging your muscles as you try and stay ...