Training
Mastering Plyometrics: Putting Your Mind into Movement to Boost Force and Explosiveness
Plyometrics, often called "jump training" or "reactive training," is an advanced form of exercise that enhances explosive power, speed, and overall athletic performance.It's not just about jumping higher or running [...]
Build a Strong Set of Abs Without Training Abs
If you lift weights at a gym with any regularity, you get into a routine. It's human nature. Just like when you sit in the same spot on the couch [...]
The One (or two) Exercises to do When You Don’t Have Time to Workout
It can be tough being a student-athlete. Everyone says school comes first, but let's be honest: being an athlete first can sometimes be more tempting and even more demanding. School [...]
Do you want Tyreek Hill’s Speed, Power, and Explosiveness?
Strength training is crucial for developing speed and explosiveness because it enhances the body’s ability to produce and absorb force. To be fast like Tyreek Hill is not just following [...]
How to Get Stronger Shoulders by Training Your Back Muscles
When people think about building stronger shoulders, they typically focus on exercises that target the deltoids. However, training your back muscles can be just as crucial, if not more so, [...]
Top Recovery Methods for Athletes: Part #2
Until now, I’ve only discussed “passive” forms of recovery training that athletes can partake in to help increase the likelihood that they are at full capacity when the time comes [...]
9 Exercise Mistakes Women Make and How to Avoid Them
When it comes to exercise, women often face unique challenges and misconceptions that can hinder their progress and even lead to injuries. From fear of bulking up to neglecting strength [...]
To Ice or Not to Ice?
Pretty much anywhere you read on the internet would undoubtedly inform you to ice any ache, pain, or injury without question. But is this actually sound evidence-based advice that is [...]
Top Recovery Methods for Athletes: Part #1
Below you will witness several proven evidence-based methods that serve as a source of "passive" recovery for athletes. In the next article, we will examine several of the key "active" [...]
Young Athlete Elbow Injury Prevention
Baseball and other overhead throwing athletes are often associated with a plethora of shoulder elbow pathologies, with UCL tears and Tommy John surgy running amok through high-level baseball athletes. All [...]