Sleep
How to Survive 6 am Practice
If you’re an athlete, odds are you’re going to have an early morning practice.
Learn When and How to Take a Rest Day
A lot of science goes into rest days. But rather than bore you with study after study, we are going to keep things simple.
How You Sleep, Eat and Hydrate Matters More Than Any Other Recovery Technique
Every athlete I train is looking for that edge that can put them over the top. Most young athletes believe that if they simply lift weights more often, they will [...]
Why Athletes Are at Greater Risk of Sleep Disorders (and How to Fix It)
It may seem counterintuitive, but many top athletes—people who are otherwise in great health—suffer from sleep disorders. Shouldn’t an intense workout leave you ready to drop off to sleep? Though [...]
Are Mandatory Early Morning Workouts Doing Young Athletes More Harm Than Good?
For as long as there have been sports teams, there have been mandatory early morning workouts. These crack-of-dawn sessions train athletes to push through adversity and increase mental toughness. They [...]
Cardboard Beds In Tokyo Elicit Laughter And Concern
Hundreds of top athletes worldwide will gather in Tokyo for the Olympics, and many will sleep on cardboard beds during their stay in the athletes’ village. Rumors swirled around the [...]
3 Simple Things Athletes Can Do to Boost Their Performance
Adhering to a solid nutrition plan, training hard, and getting consistent sleep are the fundamental pillars to success in any sport. Executing on these fundamental pillars plus your sport-specific skills [...]
Is Melatonin Safe For Kids
Sleep disorders are very common in children these days due to the advancement of technology, crammed schedules, poor nutrition, etc. Lack of sleep creates crankiness, irritability, forgetfulness, low motivation, and [...]
What Parents Need to Know About Their Kid’s Strength Training Program
A Parent's Guide to Strength & Conditioning What Parents Need to Know About Their Kids Strength Training Program Want to give your child an edge over...
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...
