Recovery
Pro Athletes You Had No Idea Were Vegan
Over the course of the past decade, Veganism in professional sports has risen in popularity. Though the thought of a diet without animal-based proteins, such as meat and dairy products, [...]
Novak Djokovic wins 19th Grand Slam title at 34-years-old
On Sunday, the No.1 ranked men’s tennis player in the world, Novak Djokovic rallied from two sets down to win his second French Open title and 19th Grand Slam overall. [...]
The Truth About Sugar Substitutes
Today’s athletes have many food and beverage choices containing low or no-calorie sweeteners (also known as LNCS): Diet Pepsi, Halo-Top ice cream, Gatorade Zero, Nuun. Questions arise: Are these products [...]
Take Your Game to the Next Level With These 5 Exercises
Picture a football running back avoiding a tackle by hopping on one foot over an opponent's outstretched leg or a wide receiver making a spectacular leaping catch along the sidelines [...]
Injured, or Just Temporarily Sore
There is a difference between playing when you are injured and playing when you are sore. Both may be painful, but playing with an injury is likely to make that [...]
What Parents Need to Know About Their Kid’s Strength Training Program
A Parent's Guide to Strength & Conditioning What Parents Need to Know About Their Kids Strength Training Program Want to give your child an edge over...
Got 15 Minutes? Here’s a Quick Kettlebell Finisher
Being a gym owner, I get the same remark almost daily when trying to sign up new members. "I just don't have time to train!" This workout leaves you no [...]
3 Tips to Keep Workouts Engaging For Young Athletes
Although "variety is the spice of life," it can quickly become the enemy of progress in the weight room when it's overemphasized at the expense of other strength training principles. [...]
Youth Speed Drills You Need to Know
Working with youth athletes to improve speed is both highly rewarding and at times highly challenging. Speed workouts come in many forms and from...
Why You Need a Bedtime Snack
Sleep, necessary to rebuild damaged muscles, rest the heart, and mentally recharge you for a new day of training. During the 7-10 hours you spend...
