Female Athletes
One Change Female Swimmers Should Make to the Breaststroke
The major difference between women's and men's breaststroke is buoyancy. (See Olympic Breaststroke Techniques.) It may seem insignificant, but this slight contrast affects bodyline, breathing and timing—all essential keys for success in [...]
No Space? No Problem! Workout Video
You don't always need a fully equipped gym or weight room to develop your game. Skipping a workout because of limited space is just a pathetic excuse. Truly great athletes [...]
Conditioning for Women’s Soccer
To really develop and maintain your fitness level as a female soccer player requires a combination of anaerobic and aerobic training. (See The Truth About Aerobic and Anaerobic Training.) Think about it: [...]
Edge Out the Competition: Agility Ladder Footwork Drills
Gain an edge on your competition in just 15 minutes. How you approach your training says a lot about who you are as an athlete. The most dedicated make the [...]
Topical Gear Products for Volleyball Players and Female Athletes
It should come as no surprise that the Sports Injury Clinic reports a high injury rate among high school volleyball players. Volleyball is one of the few sports in which [...]
5 Ways to Boost Your Iron Intake
Do you feel sluggish or fatigued during a workout or in your day-to-day activities? If so, you may have an iron deficiency. Iron is a critical mineral that helps transport [...]
Concussions Are an Epidemic in Women’s Sports Too
"You play like a girl." That schoolyard taunt and others like it have fueled the popular perception that women's sports are not as aggressive or as dangerous as their male [...]
Ultimate Buns of Steel Workout
Want a perfect derrière or buns of steel? We know every woman wants one, and most men are searching for it. If you Google "butt," you'll get over 79 million hits. [...]
Topical Gear’s ACL Tube: A Game Changer for Female Athletes
Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III can attest that ACL reconstructive surgery is a painful procedure. Unfortunately, it's becoming commonplace in hospitals across America as athletes are increasingly tearing their ACLs. (See Athletes [...]
Female Athlete’s Guide to Building Muscle And Losing Fat
For women, strength training doesn't add bulk and weight, it builds muscle—and that's not synonymous with adding size. Strength is going to help you succeed as an athlete. In this [...]
