Sleep
3 Methods to Help Athletes Improve Recovery
As much as I get questions on training for competition, I have recently noticed an upswing in the number of questions I get on enhancing recovering to perform better come [...]
6 Different Ways Professional Athletes Train
Lifting weights is just one part of the equation to improve your strength and boost your performance. The other side, and most often forgotten and neglected, is recovery and rest. [...]
How to Stay Ahead of Recovery as a Young Athlete
Minimizing stress and maximizing recovery time are major keys to great performance, both in sports and in academics. It’s tough to balance a high-stress schedule packed with school, sports, and [...]
Sleep Strategies and Actionable Tips for Athletes
Intro Sleep, without a question or doubt, is the most important factor affecting performance and recovery. The importance of sleep is confirmed by copious amounts of research done throughout all [...]
How to Break the Insomnia and Low Physical Activity Cycle
Poor sleep and low physical activity levels (PA) are risk factors for several diseases. A recent study showed that the combined effects of insomnia and low PA increase the risks [...]
Why High School Athletes Should Take Naps
High school athletes would get a plentiful, deep, and refreshing sleep each night in an ideal world. They would wake up naturally before their alarm because they had gone to [...]
The 6 Worst Mistakes Football Players Make in the Off-Season
Size, strength, speed and power are absolutely essential for the game of football. So, football players need to focus their off-season training on improving these athletic attributes. Most football players [...]
How Bad Is It To Hit The Snooze Button?
Whatever you do, get 9-12 hours of sleep. You deserve it.
What To Do When Your Athlete Needs A Break From Sports
The modern youth athlete is inundated with a busier lifestyle than ever before.
When and How to Take a Mental Health Day
Putting yourself first in situations like this are for the best regardless of whatever else is going on.