Never Lift Weights to Failure, Unless You Want to Build Muscle
Bodybuilders are insane, in a good way. Some consider bodybuilding a sport, and others view it as an art. Regardless of the meaningless classification, it's the hardest one there is, [...]
Your Team Has Only 5 Minutes to Warm Up? No Problem
Youth sports can get crazy, especially if you are on a travel team. Weekend tournaments spring up all over the country at various gyms and athletic complexes. The competition is [...]
Ice Baths: How Cold and How Long?
I was fortunate to play baseball at the high school and collegiate levels. Specifically, I was a pitcher. Now, if you know anything about pitchers, you know we can be [...]
Athletes Need More Frequent Rest Breaks in the Weight Room
The concept of hard work is the cornerstone of athletic culture. There are all kinds of motivational quotes such as "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard, "no [...]
Should Baseball Players Use Weighted Bats While On-Deck?
Baseball is a sport that is laden with tradition and superstition. It is a sport built around failure. The best hitters only get on base 30-40% of the time. In [...]
5 Exercises Alpine Skiers Need to Master
Alpine skiing is undoubtedly one of the most impressive and consequently dangerous sports there is. Few sports are as intense as alpine skiing. Olympic-level skiers have reached speeds up to [...]