The Zenith Journal

Massage isn’t just a luxury—it’s an evidence-based intervention for stress management. Research shows massage can: Lower cortisol levels: Even a single session reduces circulating stress hormones¹² Boost serotonin and dopamine: Improving mood and resilience¹³ Increase circulation: Enhancing oxygen and nutrient delivery¹⁴ Support immune function: Stimulating lymphocyte activity¹⁵ Relieve muscle tension: Improving flexibility, range of motion, and recovery¹⁶

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.

Think of massage as maintenance for your high-performance machine. At Zenith in Eugene, Oregon, our sports massage therapy helps athletes recover faster, prevent injury, and move with power—because regular bodywork isn’t a luxury, it’s essential.

f you’re regularly logging climbs, descents, and miles in the hills around Eugene, recovery isn’t optional. It’s essential for staying injury-free, improving performance, and enjoying the process long-term.

Eugene’s trails offer more than scenic views — they’re the perfect playground to build strength, endurance, and confidence. In this guide, we highlight top local routes, trail running tips, and strength training strategies to help you stay injury-free and perform your best on every run.

Cross country season is here! Tackle grass, hills, and mud with the right shoes. Learn from Run Hub Northwest's Jack Matherly on XC spikes!

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.

Welcome to Part 3 of the ACL Rehab Case Series! From week 2 post-op to 3 months, we cover Emmett’s journey using PRI techniques and BFR trai

Lots of people- including PTs- have mixed opinions on New Year's Resolutions (NYRs). It’s easy to be cynical about NYRs and quip about...