Training
How to Get Stronger Shoulders by Training Your Back Muscles
When people think about building stronger shoulders, they typically focus on exercises that target the deltoids. However, training your back muscles can be just as crucial, if not more so, [...]
Top Recovery Methods for Athletes: Part #2
Until now, I’ve only discussed “passive” forms of recovery training that athletes can partake in to help increase the likelihood that they are at full capacity when the time comes [...]
9 Exercise Mistakes Women Make and How to Avoid Them
When it comes to exercise, women often face unique challenges and misconceptions that can hinder their progress and even lead to injuries. From fear of bulking up to neglecting strength [...]
To Ice or Not to Ice?
Pretty much anywhere you read on the internet would undoubtedly inform you to ice any ache, pain, or injury without question. But is this actually sound evidence-based advice that is [...]
Top Recovery Methods for Athletes: Part #1
Below you will witness several proven evidence-based methods that serve as a source of "passive" recovery for athletes. In the next article, we will examine several of the key "active" [...]
Young Athlete Elbow Injury Prevention
Baseball and other overhead throwing athletes are often associated with a plethora of shoulder elbow pathologies, with UCL tears and Tommy John surgy running amok through high-level baseball athletes. All [...]
2 Crucial Factors When Training for Metabolism and Strength Development
Timing is crucial when maximizing your workouts for metabolism and strength development. Training at the right time can optimize your body's natural hormonal cycles. Understanding the circadian rhythm will enhance [...]
Ever Heard of Sprint Timing?
I could bet almost no one reading the title above has heard of the word before, unfortunately. The technique was originally popularized by world-class speed coach Chris Korfist. We will [...]
The Importance of a Dynamic Warmup
“High Knees! Knee Hugs! Butt Kicks! Sumo Lunge! Soldier Marches! Carioca! Crab Walks! Bear Crawls! Alright, let’s get to work!” And anything similar is probably a visceral memory all athletes [...]
Best Calf Training Exercises for Athletes
There is one type of training that can be a game changer if it's being neglected. Calf training has been practiced for a long time by elite bodybuilders and individuals [...]
