Endurance Training
Off-Season Conditioning for Injury Prevention
University of Minnesota strength and conditioning coach Cal Dietz trains the Golden Gophers hockey team to be “bulletproof.” Not a bad analogy for a game where players sacrifice their bodies [...]
Pro Surfer Courtney Conlogue on Cross Training
Most athletes enjoy some leisurely fun in the sun once their game or workout is over. But for 16-year-old pro surfer Courtney Conlogue, the post-activity cool down couldn’t be more [...]
Jump into Off-Ice Conditioning
If you can’t find ice time, there are other ways to work on your power skating before the season starts. “The thing about sport specificity is you have to be [...]
Ride, Ride, and Then Ride Some More
No longer just a bunch of rebels on bikes and boards, action sports stars have spun their way into the mainstream. They’re pulling impressive sponsorships, invites to the hippest parties [...]
Nike + iPod
Your conditioning plan calls for a three-mile run today. Instead of driving around to figure out the course, try Nike's latest running system, which measures that—and much more. Ever heard [...]
T&F Cross Training With FSU and Wisconsin
Though unpleasant and unpredictable, the injury bug tends to bite most track athletes at some point. Fortunately, you can keep the bug at bay by taking precautions through cross training [...]
Dallas Cowboys’ Off-Season Sandpit Work
Back-to-back playoff appearances have given fans of America's team something to cheer about for the first time in quite awhile. The talented duo of Tony Romo and Jason Witten may [...]
Twist Conditioning’s Holistic Training for Hockey
With 20 years in the industry (11 with the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks); a staff that collectively has more than 100 years of experience; and a clientele that includes more than [...]
Virginia Tech Softball’s Conditioning Plan
Of course it’s important to be conditioned for your sport, but running up your body’s odometer with heavy mileage is not always beneficial. That’s why the Virginia Tech Hokie [...]
How the Utah Jazz Improve Big-Man Speed
Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer dominates the hardwood. His powerful speed, combined with his soft touch, allows him to get in position to be an offensive and defensive threat. To [...]