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Boost Your Sleep and Boost Your Game
Got game? Get ZZZZss-- The Role of Sleep and Performance Amy Jamieson-PetonicWorking with fitness minded folks, I get lots of questions about how to...
How to Harness Coffee’s Sports Performance Benefits
Caffeine is a legal performance enhancing drug, in fact, it's even on the WADA's monitoring program for possible in-competition abuse. Caffeine has been...
5 Ways Alcohol Undermines Your Workout
There is no doubt about it: alcohol and sports are interlaced. Whether it is going out for a drink after your game with friends, or getting a beer at...
The Problems With Early Morning Workouts
Ever since I was a child coaches and trainers everywhere have seemed to vouch for early morning workouts in many cases. This especially holds true for...
5 Things That Happen When You Work Out for Too Long
When you practice a sports skill, generally the more you practice, the better you get at that skill. So it's understandable that many young athletes think this also applies to [...]
6 Weird Changes Your Body Goes Through Every Day
The human body is an incredible machine. It functions without having to consciously maintain itself, other than eating, drinking fluids and going to the bathroom. Throughout the day, your body [...]
How Sports Hydration Affects Your Performance
Let's face it, sports hydration isn't sexy. There is nothing exciting about monitoring your hydration or drinking more water, but you could be seriously...
The 5 Essential Sports Supplements
As a physique contest prep coach and personal trainer I get asked all the time "what sports supplements should I take to _____ (insert gratuitious ad...
The One Thing You Need to Do to Build Muscle
We've all seen the 150-pound soaking wet trainee who seemingly kills himself in the gym day-in and day-out, but his efforts to gain muscle are not being...
Amazing 6-Year-Old Surfer Girl Will Brighten Your Day
At just 6 years old, Australian Quincy Symonds could be mistaken for a professional surfer. "The Flying Squirrel," as she's called, has no fear. She started surfing with her dad when [...]