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8 Awesome Benefits of Eating an Apple a Day
Apples are awesome. They're portable, delicious, and, according to research, they deliver tons of helpful nutrients that can help you [...]
The Surprising Impact Your Gut Has on Mental Health
We think so much about nutrition when it comes to our physical health, such as how many calories or grams [...]
Are Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes Bad for You?
It is officially Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte season.
Does Coffee Dehydrate You?
Most of us hear that coffee will dehydrate your body or coffee will cause a diuretic affect thus depleting the body of water. So does coffee dehydrate...
4 Unique Core Exercises to Improve Sprint Speed
Since sprinting is the most dynamic activity that the human body can perform, this makes the split stance rotational medicine ball slam extremely applicable related to the violent nature of the sprinting motion.
5 Hydration Myths, Debunked
Water is an integral part of our body's functions, and it's an integral part of an athlete's lifestyle. Good water intake is crucial to maintaining...
Protein & Water: The Keystones of Sports Nutrition
There are two key principles, however, that have withstood the test of time in our clinic: Protein and water should make up most of your diet. Here is why.
How to Remove the Boredom from Long Distance Runs
The worst thing about running 10 miles or more is not exhaustion or pain or heat. It is boredom. As much as runners crave that sense of accomplishment...
At Home Core Challenge
We all need new at-home workouts during this pandemic. Building a strong core will help not only make you look [...]
10 Things to Have in Your Cheer Bag
Always Be Prepared Your cheerleading bag is a very important accessory. It will serve as a constant companion at cheer camps, [...]
Building a Better Vegan or Vegetarian Sports Diet
Among athletes, “turning vegan” (or vegetarian) is not a passing fad. The most popular ages for embarking upon a vegan […]
How To Make Your Child’s Summer More Productive For Their Season
There are a few key things you can do this summer to make sure your athlete enters the fall season in the best shape possible.
Can A Kid Really Be Uncoachable?
You might struggle to connect with some kids on your team, but that doesn’t mean they’re […]
Are You Built For Division I Sports?
If you’re reading this, you’ve likely dreamed of competing against other elite athletes at the Division I level. […]
Essential Volleyball Drills for High School
For volleyball players to succeed and play well together as a team, they must be prepared for any game situation. […]
5 ‘Healthy’ Side Dishes That Are Worse Than French Fries
So you gave in and ordered that burger you’d been eyeing on the menu. It’s cool, you tell yourself, because […]
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TRAINING
Sprint Training for Children
The idiom, ‘Sprinters are born, marathoners are made,’ assumes that the major factor in sprinting is genetics. That is accurate [...]
Why Health Nuts Are Freaking Out for Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut seems like an unlikely superfood.
While it’s often accompanied by sausages and steins of beer, sauerkraut has nutritional benefits that […]
Overcoming Premature Exits From Sports
It is true but rarely thought of in the prime of youth and one’s sporting career: Whether you are done […]
5 Drills to Improve Your Soccer Dribbling Skills
Like any skill, practice makes perfect with dribbling. The more reps you perform to perfect your technique, the better […]
How to Ensure Your Athletes Stay Motivated and Have Fun
As coaches, we are encouraged to motivate our young athletes to get better every day—and to have fun. But do […]
9 Back to School Health and Wellness Tips
Summer is over, and now it is time to get back to school. However, preparing your kids for school involves […]
Is There a Good Reason to Ever Quit Sports?
This is an important question for young athletes. Sports often have a positive influence that lasts a person’s lifetime.
As a […]
Build a Healthy Nutrition Foundation for Youth Athletes
Healthy nutritional habits and a healthy lifestyle start in the home and environment for youth athletes.
What kids learn in the […]
Load Up on These Foods at Your Backyard Barbecue
We teamed up with Nancy Clark, MS, RD, to identify athlete-friendly foods you can load up on at your summer […]
3 Keys to Success Youth Athletes Often Overlook
Youth athletes are busy.
Between the commitments that come with school, sports, family and friends, the days can fly by in […]
Enzymes For More Stamina And Energy
What controls your stamina, your energy level, your immune system, your muscle and nerve functions, and the function of every […]
Prepare Early for the College Recruiting Process
Getting Ahead in the College Recruiting Process: 3 Goals to Remember in High School Though most athletes don't begin preparing for the college...
Test Your Almond Knowledge
Almonds are a popular snack not just because they are nutrient-rich but primarily because they are crunchy and taste yummy. […]
How You Sleep, Eat and Hydrate Matters More Than Any Other Recovery Technique
Every athlete I train is looking for that edge that can put them over the top.
Most young athletes believe that […]
How To Help Your Athletes Reflect On Their Performance
Children look to their parents for signs of approval, recognition, and love when they perform any new skill.
This approval transfers […]
NEWS
Giannis Antetokounmpo Blocked a Shot With His Elbow
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo keeps showing his amazing prowess on the hardwood. When he isn’t gathering his dribble […]
Since Joining the Miami Heat, Dion Waiters Has Gotten Crazy Jacked
When Dion Waiters signed a two-year deal with the Miami Heat last summer, no one was sure how’d he pan […]
The Indianapolis Colts Just Signed a Gigantic, Ultra-Athletic College Basketball Player to Be Their New Tight End
The Indianapolis Colts are hoping they just signed […]
Video Proves Christian McCaffrey Might Have the Fastest Feet in the NFL Draft
Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey is the offensive Swiss Army knife of this year’s draft class. The 5-foot-11, 200-pound […]
Watch Patrick Mahomes Throw a Football 62 Mph
Certain quarterback traits can be wildly overrated simply because they’re pleasing to the eye, but it’s hard not to enjoy […]
J.J. Watt Thinks His Younger Brother T.J. Is a Better NFL Prospect Than He Was
In two years at the University of Wisconsin, J.J. Watt, one of the best defensive ends in the NFL, racked […]
An Inside Look at the Unique Workout Anthony Rizzo’s Been Using for the Past 10 Years
Anthony Rizzo is the rock of the Chicago […]
Kobe Bryant Says Studying How Great White Sharks Attack Seals Helped Him Lock Down Allen Iverson
Kobe Bryant was never afraid to use […]
TRAINING
Training for Consistent Confidence
“When your Confidence is not at your best, the first thing that goes is the fluidity, the movement, the spontaneous […]
5 Benefits of Quick Intermittent Workouts
Did you know that exercising for 5 to 20 minutes several times a day can be just as effective as […]
2 Foam Roller Workouts For Strength, Not Recovery
Two Challenging Full-Body Foam Roller Workouts for Boosting Sports Performance By Jim Carpentier, CSCS A foam roller is commonly used for massaging away...
Train Harder With Hill Sprints
Walter Payton and Jerry Rice had a training regimen in common: hill sprints. A study by Texas Tech University found that athletes who wore weighted...
3 Tips For Increasing Your Deadlift 1 Rep Max
Performing a properly executed deadlift is beneficial for numerous reasons. However, increasing strength in the movement overtime should be every […]
The Youthe Athlete’s Bodyweight Workout
A bodyweight full body workout has the ability to build muscle without lifting a single weight. You will use your body as the resistance as you test...
Best Sports Movies To Binge On This Winter
Since March, it seems like the sports world has been flipped upside-down and inside out like the rest of us. […]
How to Treat Shin Splints
Shin splints are the bane of many athletes, whether they’re runners or just forced into running for […]