Locker Room
Locker Room Quote of the Week: February 28
“Athletics should reduce stress, not increase it.” —Mark Allen, Hall-of-Fame Ironman Triathlete Success is measured not just by wins and losses, but by how you play the game. “Have fun” [...]
Locker Room Quote of the Week: February 7
“What happens on the field stays on the field.” —Wayne Rooney, Manchester United Striker During training and competition, tensions can erupt and tempers can flare. But regardless of the issue, [...]
Three Tips for Avoiding Germs at the Gym
The best defense is a good offense, especially when you’re at the gym. Your second home can easily become your worst nightmare if you’re not aware of the potentially dangerous [...]
Treating Athlete’s Foot With Garlic
Athlete’s Foot is a fungal infection contracted when a bare foot makes contact with a moist environment, such as a gym locker room. The result: an infection that causes tiny [...]
How to Keep Your Gym Bag Clean
Stuffing sweaty workout clothes in your gym bag is an invitation for bacteria and fungus to grow. Although washing their gear regularly is a no-brainer for most athletes [find out [...]
Positive Self-Talk Improves Performance
Positive reinforcement is key to athletic success, and it all starts with an individual who wants to excel. Dr. Robert Bell, professor of sport and exercise psychology at Ball State [...]
Avoid Common Foot Ailments
According to UCLA assistant strength coach Ray Weisenbarger, “Power starts at your feet.” Protect the foundation of your power from common ailments like athlete’s foot and blisters. These conditions may [...]
Motivation Through Music
Turn any dull locker room into the perfect place to get pumped with one of these top MP3 docks. Sony ALTUS with wireless subwoofer $400, sonystyle.com Specs: One 8” wireless [...]
Locker Room Quote of the Week: September 27
“It don’t matter about me. What matters about me is sacrificing for you—for the ultimate goal, which is us.” —Ray Lewis, Baltimore Ravens, Linebacker As the fall high school sports [...]
Prevent Game-Ending Illnesses
During training and competition, your hands are constantly in contact with objects—balls, equipment, other athletes, the ground (hopefully not for too long, though). Even cross country runners have to brush [...]