How to Prevent Hamstring Injuries
The hamstrings are used so frequently, it's easy to see how they can become so overstressed and fatigued that they end up being injured. So how can we prevent these overuse injuries from happening?
Knowing Whether and When to Use—And Not Use—a Knee or Ankle Brace
Every year, many athletes suffer devastating ankle injuries, knee sprains and ACL/MCL tears. And most of these injuries aren't even contact-related. Why are knee and ankle injuries so common? The [...]
5 Drills to Improve Your Lateral Quickness for Basketball
Without lateral quickness defenders are doomed. This applies to all sports, and basketball is no exception. A defender who is not quick laterally will...
4 Football Conditioning Drills That Work
One football tradition that will never die is good old fashioned team rivalries. But America's favorite sport has evolved. It is a faster, more explosive game. The average play now [...]
This Year-Long Training Schedule Helps You Get Stronger, Even During Your Season
What is periodization? Periodization is the systematic planning of changes in training volume, intensity and frequency as well as exercise selection...
5 Tips for Healthy Shoulders
Shoulder pain, particularly pain in the rotator cuff, is a common complaint among athletes and non-athletes alike. Look around the gym and you'll see...