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Fans Call for NFL to Place Chip in Footballs After Controversial Bears and Packers Call Last Sunday
Practically all sports employ instant replay technology to rectify and reverse on-field plays and scores. The NFL uses it to [...]
How Much Exercise Today’s Youth Needs to ‘Offset’ a Day of Sitting
Think about it. You sit for about six hours a day at school. And when you go home, you head [...]
The Power of Play
It’s been said over the past few years that early specialization is leading to burnout and injury. For instance, this [...]
White Rice vs. Brown Rice?
Rice is an excellent choice to eat as a carbohydrate. However, many think white rice is bleached and unhealthy because [...]
What Your Vegan or Vegetarian Diet is Missing
A plant-based diet has several powerful and extraordinary effects on your health, lifespan, and quality of life. Indeed, eating foods [...]
Benefits of Stretching Every Day
The incredible natural ability of stretching allows us to move and feel better, release stress, and prevent injury. Stretching is [...]
Childhood Obesity is Heavily Associated with Motor Control Deficits
Almost every kid grows up playing sports. Even if they don't like it, everyone plays soccer and t-ball for at [...]
New Strength Training Methods to Boost Cross Country Performance
No longer is running for distance seen as a way to improve your 5K or 10K. Today, coaches and trainers [...]
Roger Federer Says Adieu, Announcing His Retirement From Tennis.
Roger Federer has decided to retire at the age of 41. Over the past three years, he has gone through [...]
Chasing Variety in Your Training Might Be Holding You Back
It’s a rare type of person that can endlessly repeat the same five or six exercises and, by fluctuating relatively [...]
The Benefits of Carbohydrates for Athletes – Part 4
In this final installment of why any and every athlete should be eating and enjoying carbohydrates, we will look at […]
Fall is Here: Check Out These Simple Pumpkin Seed Recipes
The arrival of autumn brings all things pumpkin and pumpkin spice. And while you may be indulging in lattes, pumpkin […]
7 Unbelievable Benefits of Eating an Orange Every Day
Oranges are pretty awesome.
How Coaches Can Help the Mental Health for Youth Athletes Post Covid
Mental health issues were already prevalent among the youth. However, after covid, they spiked alarmingly high. Indeed, […]
The Benefits of Carbohydrates for Athletes – Part 3
In today’s article, which is a continuation of parts #1 and #2 on how athletes benefit from carbohydrates, we will […]
6 Lessons for All Coaches to Follow from Bill Belichick
Success is measured in many ways. When it comes to coaching, you want to know what makes the best of […]
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How To Stand Out In Your Club Tryouts
Pay close attention to the following five steps, be ready to invest some time, energy, and focus, to ensure you are equipped to face your club tryouts head-on.
3 Strategies to Prevent Youth Baseball Injuries
With baseball season right around the corner, young players all across the country are getting ready to get on the diamond and perform. However, just as...
What Should I Eat After A Competition
Our bodies are primed immediately after workouts and games to accept nutrients that will start the recovery process, stimulate muscle […]
Does Balance Training Improve Speed?
In the world of sports, speed is king. Athletes, parents, coaches, and trainers always ask me if different forms of […]
How Athletes Can Play & Stay In The Present
“In basketball – as in life – true joy comes from being fully present in each and every moment, not […]
Is the Earthquake Bar Worth It?
The mid-2000s were a revolutionary time in the fitness industry. Social media gained popularity, allowing massive amounts of information and […]
4 Tips For First Time Coaches
Being a coach of any kind can be a stressful and intimidating job, especially when you are just starting. There […]
The Best Way for Athletes to Stretch Their Hamstrings
If you spend an appreciable amount of time in a gym setting, you start to hear many of the same […]
Home Cheerleading Workout
If you want to improve your cheerleading abilities outside of practice, one thing you can do is to train your […]
Overlooked Benefits that are key to the Psoas Muscles
Now I’m sure many of you have heard of the three hip flexors which comprise the Iliopsoas muscle group (Psoas […]
The Off-Season is Key to a Baseball Player’s Success
The off-season is an essential time for a baseball player. It allows the athlete to address holes in their game, […]
Thinking About Purchasing Barefoot Shoes? Here’s What You Need to Know
There is a lot of research, marketing, and advertising that suggests barefoot shoes are the best option for your feet. […]
How Martial Arts Enhances Youth Athletes Sports Performance
Sports can teach kids several great qualities. And, the same goes for martial arts; it is not just about kicking […]
The 5 Phases of a Proper Warm-Up
THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION OF THE WARM-UP
I’m sure many of you can vividly recall going through traditional calisthenics, or presport stretching […]
Is Whey Protein Healthy for Kids?
Whey protein is an excellent, healthy, popular nutritional supplement for athletes and adults. However, many parents wonder if it is […]
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Is The McRib Healthy?
McRib, To Eat or Not to Eat, that is the Question.
5 Lessons for Youth Athletes From Joey Bosa’s Concussion Recovery
Bosa’s story and his return to the game offer valuable lessons for any youth athlete who wants a successful and healthy recovery.
Top 3 Pitching Rotations of 2021
When looking at the best pitching stats individually or for a pitching team, ERA and the WHIP (walks + hits/innings) are a few aspects to determine the rotation's effectiveness.
The Five Cushiest Jobs in Sports
Want a job in sports, but don't have the talent to make the field? Try one of these cushiest jobs in sports.
A Lesson on Sportsmanship: Inglewood Principal Apologizes for 106-0 Win
It is a high school coach’s responsibility to help students grow as athletes and human beings, including teaching good sportsmanship.
A California University Is Trying To Build A Mega Dorm Where 94% Of The Rooms Don’t Have Windows
Natural light affects our cognitive ability, health, and happiness.
How Playing Multiple Sports as a Kid Helped Aaron Rodgers Become a Better Athlete
It’s becoming more common in high school sports for athletes to focus on only one sport instead of playing […]
Former Ohio State Captain Joshua Perry Shares 3 Tips For Becoming the Best Leader You Can Be
We chatted with Perry to discuss leadership, and he offered up three keys for any player who aspires to become a leader on their team.
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Power Training for Baseball: It’s More Than Olympic Lifts
Baseball players need to be explosive and powerful to throw, hit, jump, run, and change directions. This is so important […]
How To Increase The Intensity Of Your At-Home Workout
When the initial lockdowns were put in place worldwide, many of us were forced to train at home with little […]
3 Ways To Enhance Your Flexibility Instantly
Stretching and Flexibility
Most people think flexibility is just about stretching muscles. There really is more to it than that. Let […]
The Proven Ways to Build Offseason Size
For athletes, the off-season can make or break your next season. It’s time to gear up for next season! Here […]
4 Strategies to Create a Successful Weight Room Environment
A successful environment must be created by the coaching staff. In a high school weight room, it is easy for things to get out of hand. There must be...
Isometrics Training for Athletes. Your Secret Weapon to Strength.
If you want to get results from your training, you should understand how reps work and not just do them. […]
Choosing the Right Exercises for Your Circuit Training
There is more to circuit training than just getting tired. Each type of circuit should have a purpose: to […]
How to Strengthen the Bottom of Your Squat
A big obstacle for many coaches, trainers, and athletes is attempting to improve the bottom of the squat, so you […]