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3 Exercises to Alleviate Low-Back Pain
If you are dealing with low-back pain, it's time to take action. Whether the pain is only moderately bothersome or completely debilitating, it's time to do something about it, or [...]
Best Baseball Equipment for Pitchers
To perform big on the diamond doesn't mean you have to pony up big bucks for brand name equipment. The most effective gear is durable enough to withstand serious training [...]
5 Tips to Recover and Reenergize After a Long Season
Recharge your batteries after a long season. The constant routine of practices, games, tests and homework can take a toll on the body of a student-athlete. Adequate recovery between sports [...]
Lay the Foundation for Great Workouts
Lay the foundation for a great workout with a dynamic warm-up. Skipping it may save time, but neglecting to take those extra minutes hinders your workout and increases your chance [...]
STACK Yoga for Athletes: The Secret Weapon for a Stronger Core
In this second installment in STACK’s Yoga for Athletes series, yogi Rebecca Pacheco (meet Rebecca) shares her secret weapon for a strong core. This simple yet super-effective exercise features a [...]
Best Basketball Training Equipment
Cutting, dribbling and jumping impact every basketball game. But training these skills to gain an edge over your opponents requires the use of the right equipment during practice. It truly [...]
3 Essential Foam Rolling Exercises for Hockey Goalies
Hockey goalies must stand on the ice for 60 minutes in heavy equipment and move in every direction to stop the puck. To maintain your performance and prevent injury in [...]
The Importance of Pillar Strength
Athletes come in all forms—the professional hockey player, the runner who has an early start at the office and the high school starting pitcher, to name a few. Other than [...]
5 Essential Dynamic Mobility Warm-Up Exercises
Dynamic mobility warm-up exercises are essential for safe workouts and top performance. Dynamic drills increase joint mobility, elevate the heart rate, activate important muscles and reduce the risk of injury. [...]
Soft Tissue Care for Athletes, Part 3: Upper Back and Shoulders
Soft Tissue Care for Athletes, Part 1 covered the feet and calves; Part 2 moved up the chain to the legs and hips. We now conclude with the final installment [...]