Running
Why Runners Should Hit the Trails More Often
Tireless trail-blazers and staunch pavement pounders alike can appreciate the benefits of trail running. No matter if you're training for your next...
How to Breathe While Running
For most new runners, controlling your breathing will be one of the first big obstacles to tackle. One of the main reasons for this—we don’t practice it enough! Breathing does [...]
6 5K Tips for a Great Running Experience
A 5K race can be a great experience for both beginners and experienced runners who are trying to stay in shape for longer races. 5Ks also provide a fun way [...]
Running Tips for True Beginners
Want to go from the couch to running a 5K? Stop looking online and follow the tips below. They can help you run a perfect first race. Use at least [...]
Why Every Human Being Should Run Sprints
Raise your hand if you’d like to do at least one of the following: Lose weight Build muscle mass Increase your chance of living longer Improve brain function Reduce your [...]
3 Keys to Better Softball Workouts
Every softball player desires to increase speed, power, strength and injury resilience, but is often bombarded with misinformation regarding how to do...
What is Maximal Aerobic Speed, and How Can I Increase It?
When an athlete decides they’d like to get "in shape,” they often default to long, slow steady-state cardiovascular training. They get the Rocky Balboa mentality and believe that a 10-mile [...]
4 Conditioning Methods that are Better Than Running
If you play a sport that relies on power and short bursts of activity (like football, baseball, softball or volleyball) and you're still running mile after mile at a slow [...]
The Side Plank Test That Humbled Me in a Hurry
Your core is more than just your abs. Athletic definitions of the “core” often include muscles not only in your abdomen, but also your pelvis, hips, lower back, butt and [...]
Coach Ed Orgeron: Football Players Who Run Track ‘The Ones I Really Want’
Fresh off a national championship, Coach O is back on the recruiting trail. The LSU head coach recently took a visit to Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas. There, he [...]