Ice Baths: How Cold and How Long?
I was fortunate to play baseball at the high school and collegiate levels. Specifically, I was a pitcher. Now, if you know anything about pitchers, you know we can be [...]
Athletes Need More Frequent Rest Breaks in the Weight Room
The concept of hard work is the cornerstone of athletic culture. There are all kinds of motivational quotes such as "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard, "no [...]
Should Baseball Players Use Weighted Bats While On-Deck?
Baseball is a sport that is laden with tradition and superstition. It is a sport built around failure. The best hitters only get on base 30-40% of the time. In [...]
5 Exercises Alpine Skiers Need to Master
Alpine skiing is undoubtedly one of the most impressive and consequently dangerous sports there is. Few sports are as intense as alpine skiing. Olympic-level skiers have reached speeds up to [...]
Male and Female Athletes Need to Train Differently to Increase Their Vertical Jump
The vertical jump is one of the best ways to measure power amongst athletes. Power refers to the rate of speed that can be developed. Power is not to be [...]
Could the Landmine Be a Secret Weapon for Female Athletes?
For the most part, male and female athletes should train the same way. A boys’ basketball strength and conditioning program should look very similar to a girls’ basketball strength and [...]
