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Dynamic Warm-Ups for Runners and Lifters

May 15, 2013 | Allen Langford

This may come as a shock: the warm-up is the most important part of your workout. I know it may seem easy, or even a waste of time; but as the saying goes, "If you don't have time to warm...

3 Ways to Improve Your Back Mobility

May 4, 2013 | Robert Taylor

Try to lift your arms straight over your head without bending your elbows. Do you feel tension in your back? If so, you may have t-spine mobility issues that can hurt your game and lead to injury. The t-spine is the...

Effective Band Stretches

May 3, 2013 | Chris Matsui

Sometimes simplicity is best, especially in training gear. For athletes on the go, resistance bands are perfect tools. They're light, compact and inexpensive, convenient to toss in your bag and take anywhere. Plus, they are effective for just about any...

Unlock Your Hockey Performance With Mobility Drills

May 2, 2013 | Conor Doherty

If you want to take your hockey game to the next level, you must focus on more than strength, speed and power. Having sufficient mobility will help you take advantage of those other athletic attributes and maximize your performance on...

3 Essential Rotator Cuff Stretches for Throwing Athletes

April 8, 2013 | Andrew Sacks

If you play an overhead sport like baseball or tennis, you are at an increased risk for a rotator cuff injury. Repetitive high levels of force can wreak havoc on the structure and tissues involved if they aren't properly cared...

2 Stretches to Prevent Chest Pain

April 7, 2013 | NNamdi Nelson

The key to a healthy strong physique is muscle balance. If certain muscles regularly tend to be tight, it usually means they're weak. This causes the opposing muscle to overstretch and weaken, leading to a muscular imbalance. A frequently neglected muscle...

Basketball Flexibility Routine

April 6, 2013 | Z Altug

Basketball trains the body to be asymmetrical. Players predominantly shoot with one hand and jump off one leg. That's why single limb exercises have become the preferred training method for hoopsters at all levels. Developing symmetry throughout the body eliminates muscle...

Add Fun and Variety to Your Flexibility Routine With Sun Salutations

April 4, 2013 | Robert Taylor

New drills, exercises, and advanced competitions: you practice all of them in your strength and conditioning training—and the variety helps your game move forward in a positive direction. So why does your stretching program seem stuck in a rut? Break out of it...

The 7-Minute Flexibility Routine

March 30, 2013 | Dana Hammer

A flexibility routine should comprise a third of your overall fitness program. Stretching your entire body not only alleviates post-workout soreness but helps to prevent injuries—both extremely important for any athlete. (See How to Optimize Your Stretching Routine.) Here are some quick stretches...

Anterior Pelvic Tilt: A Hockey Epidemic

March 28, 2013 | Chris Costa

Hockey players are some of the best athletes in the world. During a shift, they must simultaneously use their power, strength, endurance and coordination. But because of the nature of skating, most hockey players suffer from anterior pelvic tilt. The...