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Terron Beckham’s Monstrous Pro Day Included a 44.5-Inch Vertical, 4.47 40-Yard Dash and 36 Reps on The Bench Press

The Philadelphia Eagles Fine Their QBs for Bad Body Language

If you happen to catch a Philadelphia Eagles quarterback hanging his head after he tosses an interception this season, just [...]

Why Detox Diets Are a Waste of Time

"The Internet: Where it is easier to share what is false, than to search what is true". Is This The Case For The Detox?! The quote above describes the...

Floyd Mayweather Announces New Global Fitness Venture

The highly anticipated “Money Fight” between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor on Aug. 26 will be one of the most [...]

The Crucial Change J.J. Watt Made to His Offseason Training (and Why it Could Make Him Scarier Than Ever in 2017)

J.J. Watt is ready to return to the NFL with a vengeance. After back surgery sidelined him for almost all [...]

Watch Bowling Green State’s Kicker Nail a 53-Yard Field Goal to Earn a Full Scholarship

The pressure kickers face can be suffocating. After a team fights tooth-and-nail for the better part of four quarters, the [...]

How Hydration Affects Strength Training

Introduction: Hydration is known to be a definite determinant of endurance exercise performance; however, little is known about the effects it poses on...

Jim Harbaugh Thinks Any Kid Who Dreams of Playing College Football Should Start by Playing Youth Soccer

Jim Harbaugh has a message to all those midwestern boys who dream of running onto the field at the Big [...]

A Modern Coliseum: An Inside Look at the Atlanta Falcons’ Incredible New Stadium

When Arthur Blank, the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, first began conceptualizing Mercedes-Benz Stadium, he had two goals in mind. [...]

How to Harness Coffee’s Sports Performance Benefits

Caffeine is a legal performance enhancing drug, in fact, it's even on the WADA's monitoring program for possible in-competition abuse. Caffeine has been...

The High-Quality Carb That Might be Missing From Your Diet

What's so great about sweet potatoes? Many out there overlook sweet potatoes dismissing them as a plain potato, but there are multiple benefits that we...

The Superfood Diet That Helps Antonio Brown Devour Defenses

*This article first appeared on STACK in November 2017*

When Antonio Brown began posting photos of his meals on Instagram several […]

Are You a Teen Athlete Looking For an Edge? Try Eating Twice Before Lunch

Nutrition is a weapon.

Most young athletes don’t realize this. They put in the hard work—they lift, they run, they practice. […]

8 Ways to Become a Better Basketball Player

Whether you’re the best player on your team or you hold down a spot at the end of […]

4 Soccer Agility Drills to Improve Quickness and Dribbling

Since hosting the 1994 World Cup, the United States has seen a meteoric rise in the popularity of soccer. Over the last 21 years, the number of high...

An Anonymous D1 Coach Analyzes a High School Offensive Line Prospect

Because NCAA rules prevent college coaches from speaking publicly about recruits, it’s often difficult to get an inside-look at how […]

6 Essential Soccer Shooting Drills for Finishing

Creating familiarity with a variety of finishing techniques and game situations is important for the success of soccer athletes. By […]

TRAINING

Study Discovers the Easiest Way to Increase Sprint Speed and Jumping Height

How to Perform Walking Lunges Correctly

How Justin Gatlin Saved His Career By Building The World’s Most Efficient Sprinting Form

Why Josh Norman Takes a Soccer Ball With Him Everywhere (and How It’s Making Him a Better Cornerback)

Justin Gatlin Reveals the No. 1 Sprinting Mistake Slowing Down Young Athletes

The Training That’s Made Dwight Freeney an Ageless Pass-Rushing Wonder

This Yoga Routine Will Get You in Shape for Ski Season

Try This Tough Full-Body Interval Routine When You’re Short on Time

Improve Your Golf Game With Zach Johnson’s Full-Body Strength and Mobility Workout

4 Benefits of a Sports Massage for Athletes

How to Build Strength Without Lifting Heavier Weights

3 Grip Mistakes Undermining Your Bench Press, Deadlift and Lat Pulldowns

Bodyweight Exercises For Kids

Parents often ask me when their child can lift weights. How much and how frequent are also questions I get [...]

Collegiate Athletes React to 2020 Fall Season Cancellation

As a rising senior on the women’s volleyball team at Bucknell, I was devastated when I heard […]

More Exercise Isn’t Necessarily Better For Immunity

In an age where everyone wants a fast-acting burnout routine, research shows that more exercise might not necessarily be better […]

What Separates A WOATA From A GOATA?

The results are all that matters. If GOATA continues to keep athletes healthy and performing at high levels, expect to hear more noise from them in the future.

How to Write a Cover Letter to a College Coach

Communicating with a coach at least once a month will strengthen your cause and help you develop your relationship with that coach.

A Simple Trick for Finding the Perfect College

The people around you—your coaches, parents and friends—know what matters to you. Ask them what they think you’d […]

How to Write the Perfect Email to a College Coach

Email is an easy way to say hello to a coach and to learn about a team. Your first message […]

How to Prepare High School Athletes for College

Congratulations, you have graduated from High School and are moving on to a University. Before you head off to become […]

5 Feel-Good Foods Scientifically Proven to Make You Happier

It’s no secret that what you eat affects how you look.

But did you know that food also affects how you […]

Get Stronger Outdoors With These 4 Unique Exercises

Let's say you're staying in a hotel, out of town, in a park, another part of the country where you do not have access to all the bells and whistles....

A Nighttime Stretch Routine for Athletes

Your body is feeling a bit banged up from a tough lift or brutal practice where your coach […]

Tips for Relieving a Stiff Neck

Tips for Relieving Neck Stiffness from Sports, Exercise, or Other Causes By Jim Carpentier, CSCS Affecting athletes and non-athletes alike, awakening...

Common Exercises That Need Swapped!

The simple fact that some of these versions may be too complex for the everyday gym user and, and that you can perform the same movement with something less technical.