Recovery
3 Fruit Recipes That Alleviate Sore Muscles
All athletes will experience delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after a workout due to small tears that are occurring within the muscle fibers when...
Injured, or Just Temporarily Sore
There is a difference between playing when you are injured and playing when you are sore. Both may be painful, but playing with an injury is likely to make that [...]
Youth Speed Drills You Need to Know
Working with youth athletes to improve speed is both highly rewarding and at times highly challenging. Speed workouts come in many forms and from...
Why You Need a Bedtime Snack
Sleep, necessary to rebuild damaged muscles, rest the heart, and mentally recharge you for a new day of training. During the 7-10 hours you spend...
Build Your Competitive Edge With Sleep And Nutrition
As an athlete, you want to put yourself in the right position to excel at your sport and compete at a high level. The first thing that comes to mind [...]
To Grind or to GAS?
Odds are if you asked 9/10 high school coaches or athletes, "what is the GAS?" you'd get a funny face back and quip about flatulence. Jokes aside, understanding the GAS [...]
Does Cupping Therapy Actually Work?
Effectiveness of Cupping of post-exercise soreness and movement restoration Though Cupping Therapyh has just recently gained popularity in the world of...
Softball Conditioning for 7-Inning Strength
Softball conditioning can include plyometric and agility workouts for power and quickness and tempo runs to improve aerobic fitness and aid recovery.
The Benefits of Acupuncture
Acupuncture offers something for everyone. For fitness junkies, acupuncture can ease muscle tightness and pain, speeding up exercise recovery and enhancing performance. What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture, a mainstay within traditional [...]
Sleep and Sunlight: Why Athletes Need to Prioritize Both
Seeking that extra edge on and off the field? Improving dietary and exercise habits are common New Year's resolutions, but athletes and non-athletes should also ensure they’re getting year-round adequate [...]