Female Athletes
Leg Training for Women
The long-held belief that strength training would ruin a woman's physique and build "bulky" muscles has been fading. More women now understand that strength training is an essential part of [...]
Meet the 2013 WNBA All-Star Game MVP, Candace Parker
WNBA superstar Candace Parker has been a dominant force for the Los Angeles Sparks since she was drafted in 2008. Her athleticism and court power have helped her become one [...]
Answering Common Questions From Female Athletes
Here are answers to some common nutrition questions asked by female athletes. What are my greatest nutritional deficiency risks? Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the U.S. [...]
Fearless Femme: Freeskier Angeli Vanlaanen
Photo Credit: Mark Von Roy When pro skier Angeli Vanlaanen dropped into her 2008 X Games competition run, she was at the height of her career. As the favorite, [...]
Softball Base Running Drills
In softball, getting on base is purely about speed. A quick jump toward first base after a batter makes contact with the ball is often the difference between reaching safely [...]
Fearless Femme: Pro Freeskier Roz G
Credit: Chip Kalback At the 2014 Sochi Olympics, the world will bear witness to the first-ever half-pipe freeskiing event, called SuperPipe. Among the inaugural class of competitors, Canadian [...]
Female Athletes Need to Watch Out for Concussions, Too
When people think of concussions, they often think of male football players, especially when they're talking about high school sports. But there is substantial evidence that young female athletes are [...]
Summer Conditioning for Women’s Soccer
It's summer, which means that fall soccer season is just around the corner. This is the perfect time to start training to ensure you are in peak form for pre-season [...]
Softball Players: Why You Need to Deadlift
Softball players—do you deadlift? If not, you need to add this essential exercise to your training as soon as possible. Now, I know what you're thinking. Deadlifts are only for [...]
Shooting Drills from the University of New Mexico’s Women’s Basketball
Yvonne Sanchez, coach of the University of New Mexico women's basketball team, emphasizes proper footwork at all times. That's why she has her players perform shooting drills that require them [...]
