Back Pain
Reduce Back Pain and Prevent Injuries With Post-Game Yoga
After a grueling session on the court, field or track, most athletes head straight for the showers. But the failure to stretch can cause muscle damage. According to a new [...]
More Training Isn't Always Better: Common Overuse Injuries and Remedies
We’ve all heard that “more is better,” and we often take that approach in our exercise programs. If a little bit of training is good, then hours spent in the [...]
Glute Activation Saves Your Back, Improves Sports Performance
The Romanian Deadlift [RDL] is a terrific exercise for any athlete looking to balance out quad work with strength-building in the hamstrings, glutes and lower back. Superior athletes like Detroit [...]
Multidirectional Core Training With Drew Brees
No athlete can possibly predict every move he or she will make during a game. With all of the variables that come into play in every sport, it’s important to [...]
Hamstring Strength and Flexibility Series
For you to sprint as quickly as possibly, all your lower body muscles must contribute to stride power. This includes the hamstrings, which are often overlooked during training, resulting in [...]
Yoga For Athletes
Speed recovery, improve balance and prevent injuries—these are just a few of the many benefits athletes can realize from practicing yoga. According to Rosabeth Dorfhuber, a master yoga instructor who [...]
Stretching Drill for Pitchers
Ensure that your howitzer of an arm continues to fire away at opponents by armoring it with lower-body flexibility. “Pitchers are rotational athletes who generate a lot of velocity,” says [...]
Injury Prevention for Baseball
I’m a pitcher. Is it possible to take precautions to avoid injuries? Yes, through flexibility exercises, which are critical for a pitcher. If precautions are taken to keep the body [...]