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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, [...]
Tips to Speed Up Healing of an Injured Wrist
Currently sidelined by a painful wrist issue? From on-the-field work to weight room exercises, healthy wrists are crucial for athletes. (See Get Healthy Faster With Three Injury Recovery Tips.) Below are [...]
Protein Shake or Chocolate Milk: Which Is Better Post-Workout?
Athletes are taught to refuel with protein immediately after a workout. Most opt for a quick hit with an easy, portable protein shake. But just drinking protein won't replenish muscle [...]
Nutrition Guidelines to Optimize ACL Rehab
From surgery to bracing to a combined surgical repair-reconstruction, there are many ways to approach rehabilitation following an ACL injury, depending upon its severity. (See The Athlete's Guide to the [...]
STACK Tests: RockTape
As an athlete, you know that hard training means sore muscles. To recover faster, athletes like Olympic Silver Medalist in the 400 Hurdles Lashinda Demus and Tour de France winner/Olympic Gold Medalist Bradley Wiggins [...]
Back Exercises for Rehab and Performance
Just like athletes, back exercises come in all shapes and sizes and have various strengths and weaknesses. Individual techniques are more effective in different rehab phases, but all help with [...]
Best Basketball Training Equipment
Cutting, dribbling and jumping impact every basketball game. But training these skills to gain an edge over your opponents requires the use of the right equipment during practice. It truly [...]
Ask the Experts: How Long Should I Work Out?
Q: How long should I work out? A: For strength training, it's best to keep workouts around 45 to 60 minutes. This gives you enough time to perform a quality dynamic warm-up, [...]
Do Bigger and Stronger Muscles Impair Athletic Performance?
Athletes hit the weight room to gain advantages on the playing field or court. Sometimes they need to put on weight for their position or role; other times they need [...]
Strategies to Reduce Post-Workout Muscle Soreness
Feeling those signs of a good workout? You know, muscle tightness and tingles? Technically known as delayed onset muscle soreness, it is particularly common at the beginning of a new [...]
