Michael

Michael Popelas is a guest writer from The Ohio State University where he majors in strategic communications. A Cleveland native, Popelas is a passionate and lifelong sports fan. Motivated by the sports he loves, Popelas has decided to pursue a career in sports journalism.

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How U.S. Women's Soccer Goalie Hope Solo Trains to Block the High Ones

September 26, 2011 | Michael

U. S. Women’s Soccer goalie Hope Solo uses the Depth Jump With Ball to help improve her explosiveness so she can block shots aimed just below the cross bar. With the drill, Solo improves her vertical jump, reaction time and...

Nike+ SportWatch Uses GPS to Track Your Runs

September 21, 2011 | Michael

Looking for an easier way to keep track of your running sessions? The Nike+ SportWatch GPS may be just the tool you need. After teaming up with TomTom, Nike developed a new workout monitor that goes beyond the traditional stopwatch. It...

Maximize Your Workout With In-Ear Headphones

September 9, 2011 | Michael

Listening to music during a workout can supply the motivation you need to power through a final set. But standard earbud headphones tend to slip out of your ears, forcing you to spend more time adjusting your 'buds than you...

DeMarini Offers Durable, Lightweight Bats to Increase Bat Speed

September 9, 2011 | Michael

Endorsed by the the USA Softball Women’s National Team, DeMarini softball bats are now available with new composition technologies designed to give you the ultimate swing experience. The barrel is formed with a triangular formation at the molecular level, making...

Get Quicker on the Court With ASICS Lightweight Volleyball Shoes

September 9, 2011 | Michael

Lighter shoes can mean faster movements. And at 12.4 ounces, the ASICS GEL-Volley Elite gives volleyball players this advantage. The GEL-Volley Elite shoe is designed to be light yet still offer maximum comfort. Its synthetic leather and mesh upper also provides...

adidas Traxion Technology Designed to Increase Traction

September 9, 2011 | Michael

After all the excitement surrounding Team USA in the recent Women’s World Cup, many soccer players are eagerly anticipating their own season this fall. A new season means new equipment, and this year, adidas is leading the way with their...

Nike Zoom Forever XC 3 Adds Traction and Comfort to Your Stride

September 9, 2011 | Michael

Track meets can come down to tenths or even hundredths of a second, so shaving any amount of time can mean the difference between first place and off-the-podium. To help cut down your times, Nike introduces the Zoom Forever XC...

Maya Moore Wears the Jordan Fly Wade

September 9, 2011 | Michael

After making history at the University of Connecticut by winning a record 90 straight Division I basketball games, Maya Moore was selected first overall by the Minnesota Lynx in the 2011 WNBA Draft. At UConn, she ranks fourth in total...

Recipe for a Healthy Subway Sub

September 9, 2011 | Michael

Many people load their subs with cheeses and dressings that are high in fat, reducing the performance benefits. But Subway serves up a tasty and healthy lunch—if you order right. Here, Tracy Siravo, M.S., RD, explains how to create a...

FSU Coach Bob Braman on the Importance of Versatility for Track Athletes

September 9, 2011 | Michael

Florida State track & field head coach Bob Braman says versatile track athletes are more likely to receive a scholarship than those who focus on one event. “It's important for an athlete to have more than one skill," he says....

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