Prevent Injury and Build Strength With Self-Myofascial Release
Since the invention of the foam roller, athletes have frequently heard about “self-myofascial release.” But they may not understand what it is and why elite athletes, like Chicago Bulls star [...]
Yes, You Should Foam Roll Before Training, But Not Too Much
We all know there are approximately a million ways to work out. And all those ways have die-hard fans eager to tell you that their way is the best. Inevitably, [...]
The Science-Backed Weightlifting Warmup
We know the benefits of a quality strength-program. From improved athletic performance to better mental health, improved physique to better sleep-who doesn’t want all of these byproducts of working out? [...]
The Best Way for Athletes to Stretch Their Hamstrings
If you spend an appreciable amount of time in a gym setting, you start to hear many of the same phrases, especially concerning pain, discomfort, and even injuries. "Man, my [...]
The 5 Phases of a Proper Warm-Up
THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION OF THE WARM-UP I’m sure many of you can vividly recall going through traditional calisthenics, or presport stretching routines prescribed by previous coaches and physical education teachers. [...]
6 Different Ways Professional Athletes Train
Lifting weights is just one part of the equation to improve your strength and boost your performance. The other side, and most often forgotten and neglected, is recovery and rest. [...]
How Sand Dune Training Can Improve Performance and Reduce Injury
Injuries are a significant setback for athletes, their parents, and the team. More importantly, injuries that require surgeries are costly. Unfortunately, what is not proven from a quantitative and qualitative [...]
Knee Valgus Is the Movement Deficiency That Plagues Many Young Athletes
Knee Valgus refers to a moment during a squat or jumping movement where the knees cave in toward one another.
6 Ankle Strength and Flexibility Tips for Swimmers
Building ankle strength and flexibility involves more than ankle exercises.
Avoid a Playoff Collapse With This In-Season Hockey Workout Program
There are two in-season hockey workout mistakes I see players repeatedly make. Both mistakes have the same outcome – early season success leads to a...