Muscle Cramps
Which Muscles Should You Really Stretch? Part 2
In part #1 you were introduced to a foundational stretching principle and gained valuable practical insight into how to go about selecting stretches for specific joints of the lower body. [...]
Ditch the Banana and Pass the Chips Next Time You Cramp Up
Ditch the Banana and Pass the Chips Next Time You Cramp UpDid you ever have a dog that would lick you all the time? And did that dog particularly lick [...]
Why ‘Pickle Juice’ Might Be the Perfect Sports Drink
Muscle cramps can end an athlete’s dreams of victory in an instant. They normally crop up during pivotal situations late in a competition, and their crippling effects can bring even [...]
How the Benefits of Himalayan Pink Salt Compare to Those of Table Salt
Are there any Himalayan pink salt benefits or is it another fad in the nutrition world? The U.S. is finally shifting in a healthier direction with...
What Every Athlete Can Learn From Ironman Record Holder Craig Alexander
A 2.4-mile swim. A 112-mile bike ride. A 26.2-mile marathon run. Just listing the components of an Ironman Triathlon can be enough to make you feel queasy. When it comes [...]
When Your Cramps Have Nothing to Do with Hydration or Electrolytes
When a cramp strikes during a game or practice, most people chalk it up to inadequate hydration or lack of electrolytes. That is often the case. According to Dr. Jordan [...]
The Obstacle Course Racer’s Guide to Fixing Muscle Cramps
With the recent worldwide explosion of obstacle racing the subject of muscle cramps is always a hot topic for discussion. Setting the stage for a cramp...
Tips to Avoid a Side Stitch
It happens when you least expect it—a sharp, unwelcome pain in the upper right side of your abdomen. This piercing pain is known as a side stitch, and approximately 60 [...]
Football summer camps
College-hosted summer camps are excellent recruiting tools for both athletes and coaches. Athletes can evaluate the school, the campus, the athletic program and the coaches, while the coaches get a [...]