How Alcohol Wreaks Havoc on Your Sleep
Despite alcohol's well-known negative effects on athletic performance and recovery, surprisingly few athletes abstain from drinking, even at the highest levels of competition. College and professional athletes can be seen [...]
How Caffeine Can Make You Sprint Faster
Caffeine is one of the few legal performance-enhancing substances that actually works.
Take This Vitamin for Better Workouts
Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem among athletes and the general population in Western countries. Low vitamin D levels have been linked to several serious health issues, including cardiovascular [...]
When Should I Take Creatine?
Creatine is probably the most well-researched supplement on the market today. Numerous studies have found positive adaptations in strength, power and muscle mass thanks to creatine supplementation—especially when it's combined [...]
How to Spot a Bad Conditioning Drill
"Whatever you do in the weight room, make sure our players show up conditioned on game day." Any physical preparation coach working in a team setting has heard some variation [...]
The Overlooked In-Season Training Strategy for Big Gains
Many athletes shy away from heavy weight room work during the competitive season because they fear it will leave them sore or under-recovered for games. "Not enough time" is also [...]
