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Squat 101: A How-To Guide
The Squat is a foundational exercise for any athlete who wants to build strength and power in the legs and hips, particularly in the quads and glutes. Through this guide, [...]
5 Ways Working Out Makes You Smarter
The life of a student-athlete is not easy. Balancing school, sports and other activities is a constant juggling act, with minimal downtime. But what if I told you all that [...]
6 Easy Ways to Lead by Example
Follow These Sports and Wellness Performance-Enhancing Tips/Beneficial Habits in 2017 and Beyond By Jim Carpentier, CSCS Though 2017 is well underway,...
Why Jumping Rope is a Must for Athletes
The jump rope is an exercise that a lot of us spent a few days on in PE during elementary school and then forgot all about. But it is an extremely...
NBA Chiropractors Reveal 5 Keys to Healthy Knees and Ankles
Three of the four most common injuries suffered by youth basketball players involve the knees and ankles, according to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. They [...]
How Your Mood Can Affect Your Sports Performance
Every good athlete knows that it takes more than physical stamina to succeed. Along with developing your muscles, reflexes and physical capabilities,...
How to Eat Healthy During the Holiday Season
Healthy Holiday Eating Are you spending too much time worrying about holiday weight gain, rather than taking the time to enjoy family traditions and...
How to Stay Fit and Athletic During the Holidays
How to Maintain Athleticism During the Holidays The holiday season can present athletes with a unique set of challenges and obstacles, which can disrupt...
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 [...]
