The Side Plank Test That Humbled Me in a Hurry
Your core is more than just your abs. Athletic definitions of the “core” often include muscles not only in your abdomen, but also your pelvis, hips, lower back, butt and [...]
Kobe Bryant Says He Played Just Two Organized Basketball Games a Month Growing Up
Editor's note: Following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, STACK remembers his legacy as an athlete whose incredible drive and work ethic inspired millions. As illustrated here, youth sports and young [...]
Coach Ed Orgeron: Football Players Who Run Track ‘The Ones I Really Want’
Fresh off a national championship, Coach O is back on the recruiting trail. The LSU head coach recently took a visit to Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas. There, he [...]
Playing Multiple Sports Helped Patrick Mahomes Become the NFL’s Most Magical QB
I won't sit here and tell you every kid who grows up playing football, baseball and basketball will grow up to be like Patrick Mahomes.
Why the Humble PB&J Sandwich Is the Most Popular Pre-Game Snack in All of Pro Sports
The humble peanut butter and jelly combination is having a moment in the sun. In a recent issue of ESPN The Magazine, Baxter Holmes wrote a fascinating feature about how [...]
Study Finds Going From Couch to Marathon Makes Arteries 4 Years Younger
As humans age our arteries naturally become stiffer and less flexible. This can result in higher blood pressure and inhibited function of organs such as the brain and kidneys. Regular [...]