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Beginner 5K Training in Eugene: Build Strength, Prevent Injury, Run Confident
Training for your first 5K? Running is just the start. Strength and mobility lay the foundation to prevent injuries, run smoother, and enjoy the journey. Learn how Run Hub, the YMCA, and Zenith are teaming up to help Eugene runners start strong this fall.

Jesse Klein
Sep 153 min read


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.

Jesse Klein
Jun 303 min read


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.

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.

Jennifer Randall
Jun 63 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.

James Wellington
Apr 175 min read


Why 92% of New Year’s Resolutions Fail, and how Zenith can help you join the 8% who change their lives.
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...

Jesse Klein
Feb 1, 20243 min read


Why Should Runners Jump? Plyometric Training
Land. CLOMP. Lift. CLOMP. Reach. Land CLOMP. As a runner you are familiar with this rhythm as your feet land one step after another in a...

Jennifer Randall
Dec 7, 20234 min read


Six Guidelines for Youth Endurance Sports Participation
Learn key Guidelines for Youth Endurance Sports! Prioritize injury prevention, healthy development, & lifelong passion for running and fitne

Jennifer Randall
Aug 27, 20235 min read


USA Outdoor Track Championships Recap
Photographer: Tayler Perez Villavicencio The Track Trade Offs For many of us Oregonians, late June and early July is prime time for...

Jennifer Randall
Jul 19, 202310 min read
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