The Zenith Journal

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Strength Training

Zenith’s strength training articles empower athletes to build resilience and optimize performance. Covering topics like improving muscle stability, enhancing joint health, and preventing injuries, our articles provide practical guidance for athletes of all levels. Learn strategies to boost strength, mobility, and endurance while maintaining proper technique. At Zenith, we’re dedicated to helping you stay strong, recover effectively, and achieve your fitness goals with confidence

Stronger With Age: Science-Backed Strength Training for Aging Adults

You’re not broken — your body is adapting. Aging isn’t a decline, it’s a shifting landscape. With smart strength training, you can build muscle, reduce pain, and improve how you move — even into your 60s, 70s, and beyond. At Zenith Performance and Wellness in Eugene, we work with athletes and every day adults of all ages to build long-term strength and resilience. This post shares the science — and how to train smart for the long game.

Strength Training

Jesse Klein

Jun 303 min read

Four options of strength training classes to choose from at Zenith in Eugene

Find Your Best Strength Training Fit in Eugene

Looking for the perfect strength training fit in Eugene? Whether you want high-energy classes, personalized small group sessions, or rehab-informed coaching, Zenith Performance and Wellness has an option for you. Led by certified coaches and supported by Doctors of Physical Therapy, our strength offerings are designed to meet you where you are—and take you where you want to go.

Strength Training

James Wellington

Jun 303 min read

Why I Created the Runner’s Strength & Mobility Classes

Discover the inspiration behind Zenith’s Runner’s Strength & Mobility classes — a program built to fill the gaps most runners ignore. Learn how intentional strength, mobility, and injury prevention work can transform the way you move, train, and recover.

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Jun 63 min read

How Sleep & Nutrition Impact Recovery and Performance for Eugene’s Active Community

In a city like Eugene, where staying active is a way of life, it's easy to get caught up in the grind of training, hiking, running, or hitting the gym

Strength Training

Jesse Klein

May 234 min read

Strength Training for Trail Runners in Eugene

Trail running demands strength, stability, and endurance. Discover essential strength training for trail runners to boost performance and prevent injury.

Runners

James Wellington

Apr 175 min read

Are you race ready for the OTC Butte to Butte?

How to Conquer Hilly Races: 5 Tips to Run Your Best Butte to Butte

Some of us LOVE hill running, and some of us would be happy to never encounter another incline. Regardless of how you feel about them, hills are great for you, and are a staple feature of the upcoming Butte to Butte 10k. Let’s break down the benefits of running hills, as well as some tips you can implement to make the most of hilly runs and races.

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Jun 14, 20244 min read