Scienced-Athletics

🌟 Welcome Nathan Miller to Scienced Athletics! 🌟

We’re excited to introduce Nathan Miller, our new physiotherapist at Scienced Athletics 🙌.

Nathan brings a wealth of experience helping people recover from injury, return to sport, and move with confidence 🏋‍♀️. From working with everyday active clients to elite soccer players at the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy ⚽️, he understands what it takes to get you performing at your best.

With a special focus on post-op rehab, ACL recovery, running, and lower extremity injuries 🏃‍♂️💪, Nathan is here to help you take the next step in your performance or rehabilitation journey.

📅 Nathan is available 4 days a week at Scienced Athletics — giving you plenty of opportunities to book in and start working towards your goals.

👉 Book now through our website (link in bio) and get started today!

Fresh coat. Same mission. 🎨

We updated the walls, but everything that makes our space different still stands — a clean, intentional layout built to help you train with purpose.

At SCIENCED Athletics, every square foot is designed with intent. No clutter. No gimmicks. Everything’s still here: biomechanics testing hub, fitness & conditioning equipment, exercise physiology lab, open movement area, and rehab zone.

All the tools and tech you need to understand your body and push its limits.

📍 Come see it for yourself @ 3732 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC

🏃 In honour of the BMO Van Marathon Expo 🏃

Win an ULTIMATE RUNNER’S TESTING PACK to seriously level up your running performance. It’s OUR BIGGEST GIVEAWAY OF THE YEAR!

You’ll get:⁠
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✅ VO2 Max Test
✅ Lactate Threshold Test
✅ Runners' Strength Testing
✅ Comprehensive Movement Screen
✅ Personalized Performance Report⁠

All this is worth $800 and you can enter for FREE! In seconds.

HERE’S HOW TO ENTER:

1️⃣ Follow ⁠
2️⃣ Like our pinned post
3️⃣ Comment below with your next running goal or upcoming race! 🏅⁠

That’s it! Giveaway ends May 4th. We’ll announce the winner shortly after.

Good luck! 🍀

Achilles and knee pain are extremely common among marathon runners. 🏃 🏃

In fact, research shows:

📈 Up to 27% experience persistent knee pain ("runner's knee")

📈 Up to 7.4% of marathon runners face Achilles issues

Why does this happen? The repetitive stress from long-distance running, combined with fatigue, can alter your running mechanics and increase tendon strain, leading to chronic pain.

Many runners reach for stretching first, which is understandable because it feels good. Unfortunately, it doesn’t really solve stubborn tendon problems.

Studies clearly show that eccentric exercises (like eccentric squats) and heavy slow resistance (HSR) exercises (like leg presses) are significantly more effective. These targeted exercises stimulate collagen regeneration, reduce abnormal nerve and blood vessel growth, and build stronger, more resilient tendons.

Want to understand exactly how and why these methods outperform basic stretching? We go into it in much more detail on our blog post (plus, get some practical tips).

🔗 https://scienced-athletics.ca/achilles-knee-pain-relief-marathon-runners/

If you want to run pain-free, book your FREE consult with our experts at SCIENCED Athletics and take control of your training.

And come see us at the BMO Vancouver Marathon Expo on Friday, May 2nd or Saturday, May 3rd! You can also test your running economy and RSI to win amazing prizes. (And yes, all of this is 100% FREE).

Every marathoner has unique strengths, weaknesses, and running mechanics.

Here are 5 ways personalized assessments (like the ones we offered at SCIENCED) boost your race performance:

1️⃣ Know Your Baseline

A detailed initial assessment evaluates your mobility, strength, endurance, and running mechanics to highlight exactly what to focus on.

2️⃣ Real-Time Biomechanics

Immediate feedback on your running mechanics and muscle efficiency lets us fine-tune your stride and posture in real-time.

3️⃣ Injury Prevention Screening

Catch risks before they become injuries. Proactively strengthen weak points and maintain training consistency.

4️⃣ Specialized Sports Science Testing

👉 Dual Force Plates identify leg imbalances.

👉 NordBord strengthens hamstrings to boost power and reduce injury.

👉 ForceFrame builds targeted isometric strength.

👉 VO₂ Max testing optimizes aerobic power and endurance.

👉 Lactate Threshold pinpoints precise training zones to sustain faster paces.

5️⃣ Tailored Training Programs

All your test data creates a customized blueprint for marathon success—optimizing every aspect of your training for peak performance.

Learn more about these tests in our blog post! ([**🔗**](https://emojipedia.org/link)https://scienced-athletics.ca/5-ways-personalized-assessments-boost-marathon-performance/)

And come see us at the BMO Vancouver Marathon Expo (May 2 & 3) — we’ll be there to chat, demo some assessments, and help you run your strongest marathon yet!

Numbers tell the story! And we track every chapter. 📈

Data is only useful if an expert interprets and puts it into action! That's why our team doesn’t stop at collecting numbers and vague explanations of fancy looking charts. We have the expertise to transform the data into actionable insights for you.

SCIENCED Athletics’ performance and rehab programs use advanced metrics to capture your journey in real-time, catching improvements (and potential setbacks) before they become obvious.

Because the path to peak performance requires more than just receiving a report — it involves experts who know exactly what data matters for you and how to use it. For example, our force plate testing may reveal can reveal asymmetries an loading strategies that cab lead to bigger issues if untreated.

We'll work with you to restore the ideal movement and loading strategies and unleash your full potential.

Ready for a recovery journey backed by both data AND expertise? Come see us!

Many runners worry strength & conditioning (S&C) will bulk them up or slow them down, but science says otherwise! If you’re a marathon runner, an S&C training regimen can seriously level up your runs. [**🏃**](https://emojipedia.org/person-running)

Here are 4 main reasons why you should incorporate S&C in your training routine:

1️⃣ Better Running Economy

Think fuel efficiency, but for running. Studies show that strategic strength training can significantly improve your running economy, meaning you’ll run faster and longer with less effort.

2️⃣ Fewer Injuries, Less Downtime

Strong hips abductors, flexors, and knee muscles help to absorb the repetitive impacts of long runs, significantly lowering your injury risk. More healthy training days mean better race performance.

3️⃣ Stronger Late-Race Performance

A targeted 6-week strength program for hips and ankles improves movement control and form when fatigue sets in. This means fighting the fade and finishing strong.

4️⃣ Enhanced Muscle Efficiency

Strength training doesn’t just build muscles — it improves how efficiently your muscles work together, which reduces fatigue and helping you maintain form from start to finish.

We talk about all these points in more depth in our blog post (with links to the scientific studies that back our claims). Check it out! (🔗 https://scienced-athletics.ca/strength-training-marathon-runners/)

Also, come see us at the BMO Vancouver Marathon Expo on May 2-3! We’ll be there with live demos, free tests, and evidence-backed advice.

A key component of lactate threshold testing is the handheld blood lactate analyzer (the lactate pro 2 analyzer): this tiny device delivers lab-accurate results in seconds, allowing real-time feedback during your test! With a little prick and paired with single-use test strips, it measures the concentration of lactate in your blood. 💉🩸

Specifically, it measures blood lactate levels from a tiny 0.3µl sample in just 15 seconds with lab-quality accuracy (a general reliability of

Did you know we have a mat pilates program? Led by the talented Janna Mazzarolo, our program is based on these four foundational pillars:

1️⃣ Body Intelligence & Control 🤸‍♂️

Pilates enhances proprioception (your sense of your body’s positioning), strength and flexibility. This deeper awareness helps you move with greater precision and confidence.

2️⃣ Mindful Practice for Real Results 🧘‍♀️

Experience the powerful connection between breath, movement, and mental focus — which helps reduce tension, improve concentration, and promote overall well-being.

3️⃣ Functional Movement Education 📚

Functional training is a core part of our movement practice. You will come away with knowledge and skills that enhance everything from posture to athletic performance.

4️⃣ Accessible and Effective Training ✅

We adapt the practice to meet you where you are. Whether you’re pregnant, injured, or training, we can modify exercises with precise form instruction to match your needs.

Group and individual programs available. Come book a session!

🔗 https://scienced-athletics.janeapp.com/ #/mat-pilates

SCIENCED Athletics enhances precision in every training session with the right equipment. 🎯

We use the ForceFrame to assess maximal muscle strength. This allows us to accurately gauge and enhance your strength with customizable tests and training tailored to your needs.

The ForceFrame provides repeatable and reliable strength testing, which ensures that your training is based on solid data and expert interpretation. This means: precise insights, smarter training recommendations, and better results. For example, one recent study showed excellent rest-retest reliability when using the ForceFrame in Australian footballers (ICC=0.87-0.97).

Experience the difference of data-driven assessment and training with us!

Contact us today to learn more about our strength assessments and programs.

🌟 MEET THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE SCIENCED TEAM!🌟

Matt Baranowicz is our new Athletic Therapist / Strength & Conditioning Coach at SCIENCED Athletics!

We're thrilled to have Matt on board to help our athletes and clients achieve peak health and performance. Matt comes to us with a wealth of expertise in soccer and high-performance training as Head Athletic Therapist with the Vancouver Whitecaps. We are excites to have Matt guide our athletes along their return-to-play pathways. 🏃‍♂️⚽

And in true SCIENCED fashion, he skillfully bridges the gap between clinical insight and real-world application, with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from York University and a Master’s in Advanced Athletic Training from the University of South Florida.

With his strong background in elite sports rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance optimization, Matt’s comprehensive approach integrates deep knowledge of musculoskeletal injuries with advanced strength and conditioning techniques. 🏋️‍♂️

PLUS, we’ve moved to a more flexible pricing model so you can incorporate athletic therapy into your existing packages! Switch sessions between personal training, strength and conditioning, and athletic therapy with no extra cost. Comprehensive care in one package? Sounds like SCIENCED Athletics.

Want to work with Matt? BOOK NOW on our website or send us a DM!

Welcome Matt! 👏👏👏

JOIN OUR TEAM!

SCIENCED Athletics is looking for a passionate Physiotherapist to join our team!

You’ll get to:

✅ Have a flexible schedule and work with diverse clients

✅ Work with top-tier tech like force plates & metabolic carts

✅ Be at the forefront of best practices for integrating sports science into physiotherapy

✅ Work with a passionate and knowledgeable team

📋 You must have:

✅ Physiotherapy registration

✅ 2+ years of experience as practicing physiotherapist

✅ Willingness to integrate sports science tech into clinical practice

✅ Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) Certification (preferred)

If you’re interested, head to https://scienced-athletics.ca/careers/ to apply! Or send this post to someone you think would be a great fit.