Massage
Looking for a Legal Performance Enhancer? Try a Massage
A massage always feels good after a tension-filled day or an intense workout. Now, Canadian researchers have found that a simple 10-minute massage after a 70-minute workout may have real [...]
Tennis Ball Therapy Eases Muscle and Mental Tension
As an athlete, you've likely experienced muscle tension and soreness associated with workouts, sports practices and games. And you've probably also experienced back, shoulder and neck stiffness caused by mental [...]
Enhance Flexibility and Reduce Post-Exercise Pain
Massage breaks up tightness within muscles by applying pressure from different angles. It is great for helping muscles recover, improving mobility and flexibility, and reducing aches and pains from training and competition—all of [...]
At-Home Workout Tools
Train like the pros without leaving your home. PERFECT PUSHUP V2 $40, perfectonline.com This revamped version of the original Perfect Pushup has reinforced construction, allowing for smoother movement, as well [...]
In-Season Movements to Enhance Recovery for Skiers
We are now in the middle of ski season, which includes a mix of training and competition. As such, it is vital for skiers to learn how to properly mix [...]
STACK Approved: The Grid Foam Roller
Foam rollers are great for reducing soreness and tightness, making them a popular tool for athletes. The concept is fairly straightforward: slowly roll a dense foam cylinder over a desired [...]
Advantages of Using a Foam Roller Before and After Working Out
Massage is great for helping muscles recover, improving mobility and reducing aches and pains from training and competition. The performance-enhancing technique is based on myofascial release—i.e., reducing the tightness in [...]
NFL Players Relieve Pain With Acupuncture
Seeking to relieve pain and soreness that result from their battles on the gridiron, NFL players seek out massage therapists and chiropractors, practice yoga, receive electronic stimulation and nap in [...]
Stretch and Run With Portland Cross Country
Rob Conner, head XC coach for the University of Portland, reveals how his Pilots earn their stripes on flexibility missions. Purchase bananas and spinach at the supermarket. Huh? Hydration [...]
LeBron James’ High School Training Plan
An exclusive look at the training that elevated LeBron and his high school team to legendary status. Unless you've been living on Mars for the past few years, you've undoubtedly [...]
