Hamstring Stretch
How Yoga Keeps Jermaine Jones on Top of His Game
Jermaine Jones, a soccer star for the New England Revolution and the United States National Team, has built his career on being physical. A defensive midfielder, the 6-foot, 180-pound Jones [...]
Run Faster and Longer
This is no secret. To run faster, one must run fast. To run longer, one must run long. Being able to run fast takes practice running your fastest and...
2-Week Long-Distance Track Workout Training Plan
Photo: Triathlete Track season is more about speed because the distances are shorter than cross country, so for long distance runners you need the right...
Stay Pain-Free With These Advanced Stretches
If you're an athlete or go to the gym regularly, you're bound to experience aches and pains from intense exercise. The last thing you want is a nagging issue late [...]
Effective Band Stretches
Sometimes simplicity is best, especially in training gear. For athletes on the go, resistance bands are perfect tools. They're light, compact and inexpensive, convenient to toss in your bag and [...]
3 Key Hamstring Stretches for Athletes
The typical sports career is fleeting, weighted heavily on an athlete's youth. Injuries mean spending valuable time in the training room rehabbing instead of on the field making plays. In [...]
TD1 Minute: 40-Yard Dash Training Schedule and Guidelines
In this TD1 Minute weekly series, Kurt Hester, National Training Director for D1 Sports Training and a driving force behind The Dominant One Challenge, offers instructional tips on how to [...]
The Multiple Benefits of Stretching
High school and collegiate athletes might be surprised to learn that stretching for five to 10 minutes every day not only promotes flexibility and mobility, it also reduces physical and [...]
Hamstring Strength and Flexibility Series
For you to sprint as quickly as possibly, all your lower body muscles must contribute to stride power. This includes the hamstrings, which are often overlooked during training, resulting in [...]
Static Stretching vs. Dynamic Warm-Ups for Volleyballers
As a volleyball player, should I use static stretches or dynamic movements to improve my flexibility? All of our volleyball athletes perform dynamic movements, such as lunges, skipping drills, plyometrics [...]
