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Reducing Concussion Risk in Youth Athletes
Football is a tough game, played by strong human beings, who are successful when they impose their will on another. The nature of the 21st century...
A High School Coach’s Guide to Eating Disorders
Participation in high school athletics confers many benefits, not the least of which are learning discipline and teamwork. But there can be some downsides, too. Research published in the journal [...]
Simple Suggestions for Eating Healthier
Striving to eat healthy is one thing, but actually knowing which foods are healthy and which are not is another. If you're looking to boost your athletic performance, here are [...]
4 Hydration Rules for Football Players
Football on its own is demanding enough, but hot, humid summertime two-a-days make it even tougher. Players need to pay close attention to their hydration, drinking plenty of fluids—both water [...]
Concussions 101
As sports get faster and collisions get more violent, concussions have become a growing concern for athletes at all levels. To protect yourself from the long-term effects of multiple concussions, [...]
Training 'Til You Puke: A Sign of Hard Work or Incorrect Training?
Pushing yourself to the max when training is key to improving performance. Anything less than 100 percent effort reduces potential performance gains and allows your competition to gain an edge. [...]
Formula for Fluid Replacement
School’s out for the summer, which means you've probably kissed math class goodbye. But, there's one calculation you should still be doing: determining your sweat rate. No worries. There’s no [...]
Hydrating in Cold Weather
Swinging for the slopes this weekend? Besides your board and goggles, make sure to grab a sports drink. “Don’t be fooled into thinking that you don’t sweat in the cold,” [...]
