Tennis
Putting Top Tennis Gear to the Test
The only thing you want to worry about during a tennis match is your game. Gear issues are an unwanted distraction. At the end of the day, you want to [...]
8 Surprising Ways Pro Athletes Cross-Train
Antonio Brown does Pilates. Variety is the spice of life, the old saying goes. So after a long season during which pro athletes focus exclusively on the game [...]
USTA Tournaments: A Must for Tennis Recruits
Are you a high school tennis athlete with collegiate dreams? Then it's imperative you start playing in USTA sanctioned tournaments—especially if you're not currently playing in a yearlong program. (Proactively [...]
Treating Tennis Elbow: Pain Relief Techniques
Spring is the season for baseball, softball, lacrosse, field events like the javelin and the discus, and (in most schools) tennis. It's also the season for tennis elbow. Repetitive movements in [...]
Benefits, Uses and How-To of Grip Training
Increasing the weight on the bar should be a goal of every athlete; and an often overlooked but effective way to achieve it is by developing a stronger grip, which [...]
How to Prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries
Doing the same thing over and over again can lead to overuse injuries. That's why pitchers and tennis players often experience shoulder and elbow problems (Learn about Tommy John injuries.). [...]
Don’t Waste Your Off-Season: Basketball Training Drills and Videos
You can spend all the time you want in the gym this off-season, but if you don't have the right drills, you'll be wasting valuable time. Basketball athletes who take [...]
Weak Link Training: Shoulder Stability
When you want something bad enough, nothing stands in your way. But to stay on the field throughout a long season, you must identify your body's weak links. Neglecting to [...]
4 Combo Exercises to Build Muscle Quick for Spring Sports
Feeling like you waited too long to get back into shape for the upcoming spring season? There's still time to add muscle for a powerful tennis serve, lacrosse shot or [...]
How to Stretch Your Calves Before a Workout
Calf stretches are one of the most important stretches you can perform before walking, running or sprinting. Your foot is the first body part to apply force and touch the [...]