Treadmill
Former NHLer Dave Karpa Joins Athletic Republic
Former NHLer Dave Karpa recently joined Athletic Republic of Orange County as their director of hockey. Karpa played professionally for more than 10 years, with stints on the Quebec Nordiques [...]
Conditioning for the Big Man on the Field
Being a former 310-lb. All-Big Ten and NFL lineman myself, I know the importance of being a well-conditioned athlete. I also know that between practices, games and lifting, our knees [...]
How LaMarr Woodley Develops Speed
Watch video of LaMarr Woodley's off-season training for football. At the heart of any dominant football team lies a formidable defense, and at the heart of that defense lies a [...]
Thursday Tech Roundup: Nike+ Sportband
In 2006, Nike and Apple teamed up to develop Nike+ technology, which accurately tracks a running workout. The Nike+ system placed a proprietary sensor in a custom-designed shoe. The sensor [...]
A Dynamic Warm-Up You Can Perform Anywhere
Two main obstacles often prevent people from warming up properly before strength training. First, there’s the mindset that time spent in the weight room not lifting weights is a waste. [...]
Skating on a Treadmill?
Treadmills are great for developing stride technique, speed, power and endurance. The combination of adjustable speed and incline allow for programs to be implemented that target many athletes' needs. For [...]
Lose Weight, Gain Muscle
One question we frequently receive at STACK is, “How do I lose weight while still building muscle?” This is difficult to do using improper methods, which is why many athletes [...]
Conditioning for Your Sport
Athletes have to exert themselves for different amounts of time in each sport. Just compare the bursts of full-out sprinting in soccer to a typical 50-second shift in hockey. Here's [...]
Thursday Tech Roundup: Treadmill Desk
Have you ever wanted to study and train at the same time? Turns out you can with TrekDesk, a new technology that adds a desk to your treadmill. When you [...]
20-Minute Interval Routine
Are you a soccer or lacrosse player looking to build speed and stamina in the off-season? Try this interval routine once a week. MLS’s Real Salt Lake and collegiate lacrosse [...]