Meditation
How to Eat Healthy and Lose Weight with Lifestyle Changes
Many people in this day and age are looking for quick-fixes to life's annoying problems, including those extra pounds. Whether it's finances,...
DNA and the Future of Us
In our field, medicine—which affects us all, really—some exciting things are on the horizon. Some of them could change your life. For example, a recent study examined the 80% of [...]
Use These Restoration Techniques to Improve Performance and Health
Hard work, however reckless, is romanticized among athletes and coaches. There is a mindset that says "more is always better," with a complete disregard for the importance of recovery. (Find [...]
The Athlete’s Recovery Guide
Athletes, you play and work out hard. Now you need to rest, recover and regenerate for your next game or training session. The best professional athletes understand this, but they [...]
Boot Camp for the Brain
Today’s soldiers undergo mental training, which is just as important as their physical training. Both soldiers and athletes need clear minds to make sure they perform well under pressure. Here [...]
Sarah Reinertsen's Core and Yoga Ironman Training
In Episode 3 of our exclusive STACK.com video series featuring challenged athlete and world-renowned triathlete Sarah Reinertsen, we explore the core program she implements as part of her daily Ironman [...]
Rise to the Moment With Mindfulness Meditation
In a recent Huffington Post article, psychotherapist Ira Israel provides insight on an ancient practice that can be used as a powerful mental tool for any athlete: mindfulness meditation. Israel [...]
Straighten Out Posture Issues With Minnesota Swimming
A swimmer’s shoulder flexibility increases naturally through the constant movement and repetition of the stroke. And as long as a swimmer is swimming with correct stroke technique, shoulder flexibility should [...]
Bringin’ It
The night before a game, our whole football team goes to a teammate’s house for a huge team dinner. It’s great for the team—and its chemistry. After dinner, we all [...]