Tissue
How Aquatic Training Can Improve Performance and Reduce Injury
Aquatic therapy is an innovative approach to basketball training that can improve performance on the court and limit wear and tear on the body. Basketball players constantly use a variety [...]
8 In-Season Baseball Training Tips
The baseball season is long and grueling. Practices and games nearly every day can gradually break down the body. If you continue your intense off-season training schedule, such a breakdown [...]
Basic Post-Game Fueling Tips
The key to recovering after training or competition is knowing exactly what the body needs to repair itself. Don’t guess when it comes to your progress. Follow this post-game nutrition [...]
Building a Healthy Low-Carb Diet for Athletes
The recent popularity of low-carb diet plans for weight loss has presented a challenge for athletes at all levels. Is a low-carb diet safe for athletes? What effect will it [...]
The Dirt on Fixing Bad Knees
In power-oriented sports like football, track and basketball, the knees can take a beating. During a long season, the health of your knees may determine whether you become a star [...]
Knee Injuries: Types, Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Knee problems are the second most common acute injury in sports (ankles are the first) and the most common overuse/chronic injury. Knee issues come in three general categories: traumatic, acute [...]
Soft Tissue Care for Athletes, Part 3: Upper Back and Shoulders
Soft Tissue Care for Athletes, Part 1 covered the feet and calves; Part 2 moved up the chain to the legs and hips. We now conclude with the final installment [...]
Gear Up: Workout Training Tools
Want some variety in your workouts? These innovative training tools will help enhance your mobility and increase your strength to make you a better athlete. TRX Rip Trainer $190, trxtraining.com [...]
Soft Tissue Care for Athletes, Part 1: Get More Out of Your Feet
"Soft tissue" is a general term for the muscle, fascia, tendons and ligaments responsible for every movement you make. Without soft tissue, you wouldn't be walking, let alone dominating your [...]
Use Sports Nutrition to Heal Your Injury Faster
A key to being a great athlete is staying off the injured list. Athletes who spend the least amount of time hurt spend the most time conditioning their bodies and [...]