Sports
3 Sports Performance Training Myths Debunked for Parents
Despite the growth and evolution of sports performance training, several "old wives tales" still exist around the gym. As parents, we want our athletes to succeed. But to help them [...]
Caffeinated Gum: A Secret Weapon for Athletes
Caffeine is by far the most widely used drug in the world. Yes, it is classified as a psychoactive drug because it influences our thoughts and feelings. And we all [...]
How Sports Parents Ruin The Car Ride Home
Great sports parents have great timing. There are good times to talk with your son or daughter about the game or practice, and then there are bad times....
A Reflection of the Year 2022 in Sports
The year 2022 was a spectacular year for sports. Numerous records were broken, championships were won, and dreams were realized. Here’s a look at some of the most significant accomplishments [...]
Sports Scientist: Who Are They and What Do They Do?
“Sport Science” has traditionally been a catch-all term often used for anybody or anything that has to do with competitive sports and enhancing athletic ability. While this isn’t 100% incorrect, [...]
How Football Sizes Change at Each Level of the Sport
Footballs come in several sizes to accommodate athletes of different ages. Younger athletes use smaller balls, and the football sizes gradually increase...
Set Training Techniques for All Athletes
There is currently no shortage of exercises available on the open training market today. Like most things related to the training industry, it's more than safe to say that we [...]
9 Easy and Portable Pre-Game Snacks for Athletes
You know you won’t perform your best on an empty tank.
Why Intense Workouts Make People Throw Up (And How to Prevent It)
My hockey team had just gotten blown out by a team we should’ve beaten. It was a terrible performance all around. Based on our coach’s "speech" in the locker room [...]
Reducing and Preventing Respiratory Problems in Athletes
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recently issued a position statement on non-infective acute respiratory illnesses (such as asthma). Medical professionals at major sporting events deal with more than just [...]