Triathlon beckons Knoxville athletes to push their limits and conquer new challenges. At Quest Health & Performance, as triathletes, we fully understand the unique demands of this sport and the powerful impact expert coaching can have on your performance. Join us as we explore the extensive benefits of triathlon coaching and unveil the strategies that …
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In Knoxville, Tennessee, where cycling is a popular activity, every pedal stroke counts. Whether you’re riding city streets, tackling mountain roads, exploring gravel trails, enjoying Knoxville greenways, or adventuring in the Knoxville Urban Wilderness, your bike must fit you well. At Quest Health and Performance, we understand the importance of a properly fitted bike. Our …
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Unlock Your Running Potential: Essential Tips for Knoxville Runners Are you a runner seeking to elevate your performance and minimize the risk of injuries? Look no further than Quest Health & Performance, where we combine expertise in physical therapy, run coaching, and cutting-edge video gait analysis to help you reach your running goals and stay …
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The start of a new year is a time of reflection on the previous year, a time of anticipation of the year ahead and choices about what to change in the coming weeks and months. For many, exercise is part of that change. But we’ve all seen the parking lots at our local gyms and …
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HOW TO SWITCH TO BIKE SHOES CONFIDENTLY WITHOUT FEAR OF FALLING! Spring is coming and that means more people outside on bikes! I got out tonight for a short ride and it was lovely! If you are considering changing from regular shoes to bike shoes with cleats this season, this post is for you! Lots …
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As running race season picks up (hello spring marathons!) and training for triathlon season is ramping up, I’m seeing more and more posts by athletes who are injured and unable to run, missing training time with friends, and not able to race in their goal races. I know this makes the injured runner sad and …
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In the last blog post, I talked about how not following smart training principles and progressions can lead to injury. The other most common issue I see in injured runners is a lack of strength in the key stabilizers in their bodies. The most common injuries I see with runners are “runner’s knee” (a catch-all …
❌ “Getting an injury is just a part of running.” ❌ “Run enough miles and you’re likely to get hurt.” These 2 concepts I hear frustrate me immensely! 😡 Incidence of running-related injuries has been documented anywhere between 19-92%. This is unacceptable and I want to change that. Why do people get hurt with running …
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🦶Feet are the foundation!! 👣 🚲 They’re also 40% of your contact points on the bike. A quality bike fit includes a thorough assessment of foot structure, alignment, shoes and pedals for asymmetry, signs of wear, abnormal pressure areas, proper fit and last, but not least, is an active movement evaluation on the bike! 👣 …
❄️Winter weather brought you inside for your bike training? ❄️ Aside from being stuck inside are you not enjoying your rides as much because you’re in pain? There’s “good pain” of muscles aching from a challenging workout, but “bad pain” is when parts of your body hurt that aren’t being taxed by the workout. Back …