Exercise
Forearm Workouts for Greater Grip Strength
Popeye forearms can be impressive, but that doesn't necessarily benefit the athlete who uses their grip for strength and power. Forearm workouts can...
Is Yoga Safe For Everyone?
A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham is the first large-scale examination of yoga-related injuries. The findings? Yoga is relatively safe overall, but injuries are significantly more [...]
Upper-Body Strength With the 60 in 60 Push-Up Challenge
Want to learn how to build upper body strength? Contrary to popular belief, you can build muscle with bodyweight exercises like the Push-Up. In this exercise, your body actually [...]
Build Your Chest Without the Bench Press
When athletes attempt to build a bigger and stronger chest, the Bench Press is the first exercise they typically flock to. It's extremely effective, coaches often test it during the [...]
Complete Wide Receiver Strength Training Program, Part 2
In the first part of this series on wide receiver strength training, I provided a detailed wide receiver workout that builds strength, power, speed and agility. This article describes several [...]
Be Ready to Run a 5K in 6-8 Weeks
If you're not a seasoned runner but can jog at least a mile, participating in a 5K event is within your reach. I've put together a 5K training program [...]
Fartlek Training: Benefits, Methods and Sample Programs
What is fartlek training, and why is it such a great way to condition for athletes? Fartlek is a Swedish word meaning "speed play," and that's essentially what this type [...]
Study Reveals The Magic Amount of Daily Exercise You Need to Counteract a Sedentary Lifestyle
Sitting is the new smoking. It's an oft-repeated (and possibly hyperbolic) quote, but the idea is important—prolonged periods of sitting can do serious damage to your body. According to The Mayo [...]
Find Out Why Oklahoma City Big Man Steven Adams Pushes People Around Before Games
Steven Adams, the Oklahoma City Thunder big man who hails from New Zealand, is having a whale of a postseason. He's averaging just shy of a double-double for the playoffs, [...]
Kickstart Your Progress with Instinctive Training
As great as it can be to have a full plan written out for you to follow when you go to train, there are times when sticking to the same routine week in...
