Training Methods
Ask the Experts: When Can I Start Working Out?
Q: At what age can I start working out? A: Coaches give different answers to this question. Some pick an age based on their personal opinion, claiming that weight [...]
Abductor and Adductor Training for Hockey Players
Abductor strains, or groin strains, are one of the most prevalent injuries in hockey. (See Keys for Prevention) Groin strains are common in hockey because, unlike basketball and football, which are [...]
3 Crazy Olympic Training Methods
Women’s Health recently compiled a list of the seven craziest training methods used by athletes preparing for the 2012 Summer Olympics. The list ranges from antigravity treadmills to digital temperature [...]
Get Quicker on the Pitch With the Red Bulls' Soccer Dribbling Drills
Even if you train for pure speed several times a week, you won't necessarily improve your quickness when dribbling a soccer ball. That's the difference between the best soccer players [...]
The Under Armour E39 Compression Shirt With Biometric Capabilities
At this year's NFL Combine, top collegiate football players showcased their skills and talents for the benefit of professional coaches and scouts. A talented new performer this year—prominent and surprising [...]
Phil Simms' NFL Pro Bowl Workout?
If you are looking for proof that the workouts, size, strength and physique of NFL players have evolved dramatically over the past 20 or so years, look no further. The [...]
Journey to Super Bowl XLV—Woodley vs. Hawk Episode III: Core Power
In this third and final episode of Woodley vs. Hawk [view Episode I: Strength and Power Training and Episode II: Speed Kills], we show you the off-season core training performed [...]
Core Stability Finisher With Cal State-Fullerton Baseball
Don’t cha just love learning new training methods and exercises? That was the case today when we discovered the Band Push, a core-strengthening exercise employed by the Cal State-Fullerton baseball [...]
Lower Your 40-Yard Dash Time
The 40-Yard Dash is all about technique. Yes, you heard right. It’s about more than pure speed. And by taking the time to learn and practice the proper techniques, an [...]
Locker Room Quote of the Week: November 8
“Confidence is the most important quality in all athlete-coach relationships.” —Franz Stampfl, World-Renowned Track Coach An upbeat, positive attitude is critical for athletic success. This mindset comes in large part [...]