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The Ultimate Pre-Game Basketball Meal
Young athletes, even those who are serious about their game, are typically the worst offenders when it comes to realizing the importance of consuming the proper nutrients. (See Nutrition Guidelines for [...]
Perfect Running Form Checklist and Tips
No matter how fast you are, running in perfect form is the only way your body will be able to achieve top speeds. Run efficiently without wasting energy and prevent [...]
Why Pedialyte Is a Good Source of Hydration for Hockey Players
The best source of hydration is a hotly debated topic in the hockey world. There many great options on the market, including Gatorade, Vitamin Water and good old H2O. However, [...]
Why Athletes Should Avoid a Protein-Focused Pre-Workout Meal
Health experts argue about nutrition topics endlessly. However, one thing they tend to agree on is the importance of nutrient timing for athletes. Everyone's body is made of amino acids, [...]
The Year-Round Core Workout
Is your conditioning program still only focusing on the big three: strength, size and speed? If so, you're missing an essential fourth "S" to complete your training package: stability—more specifically, [...]
Nutrition Strategies for Tournament Days
There are many things to keep in mind on game day, especially if you are involved in a tournament that schedules multiple games on the same day. Nutrition should be [...]
Girls: Start Strength Training with Bridging Exercises
Although there are several leg exercises women can use to build strength, gain muscle and tone, the two I most strongly recommend are the Two-Legged Bridge and Single-Leg Bridge. Bridge [...]
Simple At-Home Workout for the Whole Core
Contrary to popular belief, working to strengthen the core does not mean trying to get a six-pack. The core consists of many other muscles that are essential to athletic performance, [...]
Basketball Nutrition: Pre-, During and Post-Game Meal Strategies
As a basketball player and bodybuilder, I received a unique insight on how to build muscle for basketball players. Throughout my experience, I have found that basketball nutrition is not [...]
Be Tougher on the Mat With the Solo Shoulders Wrestling Drill
Wrestlers need to be able to change positions quickly on the mat to avoid being pinned, and they need to perform drills that build that skill. Try the Solo Shoulders Wrestling Drill from coach Gary Johnston of wrestling-practice-plans.com. It’s [...]