Boston University
Can Soccer Lead to Brain Trauma?
AP Images Researchers at Boston University have found signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in the brain of a deceased 29-year-old former soccer player, The New York Times reports. [...]
Hockey Training for Youth Athletes
When young hockey players think about off-ice training, they often want to replicate what the pros do. How do the pros train? What does Sidney Crosby do during the off-season [...]
Study Finds Link Between Head Trauma and Brain Disease
A recent study performed at Boston University examined the relationship between head trauma and brain disease. The central point of the study—which was published in Oxford University's scientific journal [...]
Mike Boyle’s Spider-Man Stretch
Ever seen Spider-Man sidelined from super hero action or unable to scale a skyscraper because of a groin injury? Us neither. Maybe that’s because he’s staying limber with Mike [...]
Improve Your Speed on the Ice With Boston University Hockey
Boston University hockey strength and conditioning coach Mike Boyle offers five tips to help you put some sizzle in your skates in the weight room: 1. Strengthen your spindly [...]
Load Up the Sled
Terriers on sled runs? No, this isn’t the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska. We’re talking NFL Combine training with Mike Boyle, strength coach for hockey at Boston [...]
Energy Gels
Need a boost during your long workout? Sugar-packed candy won't do the trick, but energy gels and other chewable carbohydrate sources are perfect options. Both are portable and easily digestible. [...]
