Chad Zimmerman

http://www.stack.com

Chad Zimmerman is the co-founder of STACK as well as its President and COO. He earned a degree in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University where he was a four-year starter on the varsity football team, team captain and an All-American his senior year. Shortly after graduation, he launched STACK to help all athletes get better at the sports they play and lives they lead.

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Roy Hibbert's Impressive Deadlift

April 9, 2013 | Chad Zimmerman

At 7'2", Roy Hibbert is one of the "biggest" big men in the NBA. That tall frame could have been a lanky liability, but Hibbert made it a muscle-packed asset by putting in serious hours in the weight room. The results...

16 Reasons Why Athletes Are More Successful in Life

January 15, 2013 | Chad Zimmerman

Playing sports can and should be about more than just having fun. Through sports, you can learn amazing life lessons and develop valuable personal traits that will translate to success throughout your life, both personally and professionally. Some of the...

Play Better Basketball with Basketball Pro Workouts on GAIN Fitness

January 2, 2013 | Chad Zimmerman

If you want to become a better basketball player, you need a performance plan that addresses your specific needs. Unfortunately, most athletes don't understand their strengths and weaknesses well enough to develop a workout plan that works well for them. The...

How to Dress Up as a Famous Sports Figure for Halloween

October 18, 2012 | Chad Zimmerman

With Halloween around the corner, it’s time to start scrambling for your costume. You can always dress up as a dime-a-dozen vampire or zombie, but we’re offering some ideas that lean toward the unconventional. Here’s a guide for the “costume...

Calories Burned by Exercise vs. Guilty-Pleasure Foods

October 10, 2012 | Chad Zimmerman

On your last date, would you have eaten that large popcorn in the theater and that slice of cheesecake for dessert if you had known that you’d need to run over a half-marathon to burn off all the calories? If...

Why Ohio Is the Best Football State

August 8, 2012 | Chad Zimmerman

In July, we published an infographic that started a debate about which state is best at football. The piece fueled a lot of heated discussion on our site and across the web, particularly the war of words on 247sports.com. After...

Is All Chicken Healthy?

July 31, 2012 | Chad Zimmerman

Chicken is a tasty, protein-rich food that provides many of the vitamins and minerals necessary for a healthy diet. But not all chicken is created equal. Order the wrong type, and you might as well be eating a double cheeseburger....

Ranking the Best Football States

July 23, 2012 | Chad Zimmerman

Which state produces the best football players? The question has been debated for years. We did the research, compiled the stats and drew the only possible conclusion: It's a toss-up. Check out the stats below on the states that produce the...

How to Properly Use Sunscreen

June 20, 2012 | Chad Zimmerman

Most people know they should use sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun's harmful rays. Unfortunately, few are fully aware of how to properly use sunscreen. This is particularly true of athletes who train and compete in the sun throughout...

How Duke Soccer Improves Agility

September 9, 2011 | Chad Zimmerman

Want quicker feet, better moves, faster speed and a stronger performance? Then improve the strength and balance of your hip stabilizers. “Your hips are the base through which you transfer all your power to the ground. The stronger your hips,...