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You May Be ‘Stuck’ in Extension. Here’s Why It’s Disastrous for Performance
If you can’t relax, you can't recover. If you can't recover, you can't handle more training volume. If you can't handle tougher training, your progress will eventually stall. Extension refers [...]
The Real Dangers of Energy Deficiency in Female Athletes
In 1972, a short but powerful federal law was passed: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the [...]
Less Than Half of American Children Get Enough Sleep Each Night. How Do We Fix It?
How much sleep is enough for children? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, nine hours a night is the magic number. New research presented at the AAP’s National Conference [...]
Why Getting 1% Better Each Day Is the True Mark of Toughness
My senior year of high school began in 1995. I played Pearl Jam over and over on my Walkman and Seinfeld was appointment viewing. But while bands and shows come [...]
Why Training Hard Every Day Is a Terrible Idea
Athletes are under constant pressure to improve and accelerate their performance. A young athlete looking to make it into D1 sports can often feel like they have to do more [...]
5 Essential Fitness Tips for New Dads
The Dad Bod is everywhere. It’s spreading across social media faster than the latest FaceApp trend. What’s even more interesting is the fact a recent poll found that some women [...]
The NBA Is Considering a Short Season. Here’s Why it Makes Sense
“Load Management.” The Toronto Raptors and Kawhi Leonard should take a page from Pat Riley’s book and trademark this term, as they took it from an obscure term to a [...]
5 Signs You Need a Day Off From the Gym
Today I woke up mentally and physically exhausted; in the past month, my life has been in speed mode. A new baby boy…. Has led to a lot of changes, [...]
Should American High Schools Have Nap Time?
Sleep is essential to maximizing your potential as a human. More sleep makes us smarter, more motivated, more charismatic, stronger, faster, more coordinated, more resilient—you name a desirable trait in [...]
Why Most Athletes’ Recovery Priorities Are Completely Out of Whack
Every athlete is looking for their ticket to the top. The latest trend in which many young have become invested is recovery. Athletes are spending countless amounts of money and [...]