Recovery
9 Easy Steps to Destroy Your Child’s Athletic Career
The vast majority of sports parents are well-intentioned. They want their kids to succeed and hope for the best for them in their athletic endeavors. But despite good intentions, sometimes [...]
6 Strategies To Help Youth Athletes Eat Better
Over the years, I've found that poor nutrition habits, often characterized by a failure to eat regularly, are one of the biggest barriers for kids in achieving their athletic potential. [...]
How Athletes Can Stay in Shape on Vacation This Summer
Scenario: You've made significant progress with your summer sports conditioning program since school ended, but now you're vacationing this summer with family or friends. Even while away from the gym [...]
What Can I Eat To Recover Faster?
Does diet expedite recovery from a torn ACL, Achilles tendonitis, or broken bones? Would more vitamins be helpful? What about collagen supplements? At the 2020 virtual conference of the Academy [...]
How To Train Like A Professional Baseball Player
I wasn't gifted with an electric throwing arm, causing me to spend a lot of time learning how to throw faster and be a better pitcher as a young athlete. [...]
3 Simple Things Athletes Can Do to Boost Their Performance
Adhering to a solid nutrition plan, training hard, and getting consistent sleep are the fundamental pillars to success in any sport. Executing on these fundamental pillars plus your sport-specific skills [...]
Off-Season Strength and Conditioning Soccer Workout Plan
The game of soccer is incredibly demanding.
3 Fruit Recipes That Alleviate Sore Muscles
All athletes will experience delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after a workout due to small tears that are occurring within the muscle fibers when...
How to Stay Hydrated With Food During Your Summer Runs
During the summer the need for runners to stay hydrated is extremely important. Water prevents heat related illnesses and keeps your muscles strong...
7 Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles That Ruin Summer Workouts
You’re about to start your summer training program. You have a plan in place and are ready to hit the ground running, but you will inevitably face obstacles that have [...]