Why Athletes Need Balance and Proprioception Training
Are Balance and or Proprioception Training Necessary? Vallice Ford B.S., M.S. USAW & N.E.S.T.A Proprioception derives from the Latin meaning "one's...
Eliminate Imbalances and Prevent Injuries with Unilateral Training
Unilateral training involves using a single limb to perform movements in contrast to the typically used bilateral training use of both limbs. This is...
Behind-the-Scenes Video: Miguel Cabrera, Curtis Granderson and C.J. Wilson 2013 New Balance Baseball Training Shoot
New Balance baseball cleats are worn by roughly 220 MLB players, and three of baseball's biggest names kicked off the 2013 season a little earlier than expected. Triple Crown winner [...]
Balance Your Workouts to Avoid Overtraining
There's a common misconception among athletes that working out non-stop will lead to better results. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Too much of a good thing can have negative [...]
Balance Your Workouts with Circuit Training
Create a more balanced workout with circuit training. It's a more functional method, because it involves moving from one activity to the next with varying amounts of rest, depending on [...]
Balance On-Court Play With Off-Court Training
STACK's 8-Week Workout, developed with St. John's Strength Coach Patrick Dixon, will keep you playing and gaining. What To Do: Fit strength and conditioning workouts into a busy summer season. [...]
Balance On-Court Play With Off-Court Training
STACK's 8-Week Workout, developed with St. John's Strength Coach Patrick Dixon, will keep you playing and gaining. What To Do: Fit strength and conditioning workouts into a busy summer season. [...]
Use Physioball Training to Increase Strength, Improve Balance
Physioballs, a staple in nearly every training facility, are popular with athletes looking to sculpt six-pack abs, but their benefits go well beyond developing beach muscles. Their primary advantage is [...]
Why Athletes Need Balance and Reactive Training
Athletes are constantly given false representations of how to improve strength and overall athleticism. That’s why most high school athletes, once in the weight room, go straight for the Bench [...]
Prevent Muscle Asymmetry with Balanced Training
For an athlete, having full-body balanced strength is critical for success. Yet, a certain degree of asymmetry—muscle strength imbalances between the left and right sides of the body—affects nearly every [...]