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The Windmill Exercise: A Perfect Screening Tool
The Windmill exercise is the perfect movement to share with your clients. Typically, it will be programmed as a warm-up, [...]
Peloton Turns To Amazon For Increased Distribution
It was just over two years ago that Peloton exercise bikes became the surprise hit of the pandemic, as people [...]
Can Acupuncture Increase Sports Performance?
Athletes are always looking for an edge to improve their sports performance. When I was a student-athlete, I worked out, [...]
This #1 Juice Will Maximize Your Training and Enhance Recovery
Physical activity, endurance, and strength training require nutritional preparation to help maximize your training. Therefore, knowing which supplements can boost [...]
The Most Important Punch in Boxing? The Jab.
Boxing history is loaded with famous punch combinations, hooks, or crosses leading to a TKO (total knockout). Boxers from the [...]
Health Benefits of Grapes
Grapes are a superfood high in nutrients and should be included into your diet. Not only are they very healthy, [...]
Is your Training Program Working For or Against You?
The effectiveness of your training routine impacts you on many levels. First, increasing the number of reps shows that your [...]
Novak Djokovic Withdrawals from the US Open, Opening Victory Lanes and Possibilities for Nadal
After weeks of agonizing suspense, Novak Djokovic cannot compete in the 2022 US Open. He had to withdraw involuntarily due [...]
Opinion: High Times And Hypocrisy On The LIV Tour
Much has been made in the media about the nascent LIV Golf Tour and its stated desire to “supercharge the [...]
Welcome to Wrexham: New Real-Life ‘Ted Lasso’ Hulu Documentary on Wrexham Football Club
The highly anticipated Hulu documentary "Welcome to Wrexham" a supposed real-life Ted Lasso story, was released yesterday, and the first [...]
The Power of Play
It’s been said over the past few years that early specialization is leading to burnout and injury. For instance, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why Every High School Athlete Should Learn to Olympic Lift
Most athletes don’t know how to Olympic lift or even know what it is. This is understandable but a shame. […]
What is Jackfruit and is it Healthy?
What weighs nearly 40 pounds, has been cultivated for nearly 6,000 years, and is making appearances on menus and grocery […]
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TRAINING
How Youth Sports Can Boost Mental Health
A child's younger years can have a great impact on how they are later in life. Our personality as [...]
How Athletes Can Develop A Mind-Body Connection
Things are happening beyond your consciousness that you cannot see, hear, or even feel. Often, situations and experiences unconsciously condition […]
The Importance of Hydration (Even in the Winter)
Did you know that over 60% of our bodies are made up of water? Drinking an ice-cold glass of water […]
Vitamin D’s Unknown Qualities
Importance of Vitamin D
Vitamin D is essential to build healthy teeth and bones. Vitamin D also plays a critical role […]
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 […]
How Sports Parents Ruin The Car Ride Home
Great sports parents have great timing. There are good times to talk with your son or daughter about the game or practice, and then there are bad times....
11 Tips For Happier And Healthier Living
Happiness and health influence each other. Being happy can make us feel significant and positive, and in turn, makes us […]
A Reflection of the Year 2022 in Sports
The year 2022 was a spectacular year for sports. Numerous records were broken, championships were won, and dreams were realized. […]
Want to Achieve Your 2023 Fitness Resolution? Do This Instead!
It is that time of year when your mind thinks, ” Let’s get ready to rumble!”-(Michael Buffer) […]
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...
Fitness Trends of 2022, Which Ones Were Good and Which Ones Flopped.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to experience a different side of life. As a result of social distancing and […]
Your Playing Surface Matters
This is a true story. I’m a personal trainer. I worked with an NFL player who had been in the […]
Tips for Balancing School, Sport, and Life
So, you have a young, ambitious student-athlete who’s trying to balance, school, sport, and social life. How can […]
NEWS
Athletes in Olympic Village Cope with COVID-19 Restrictions
The Olympic Village is situated in Tokyo’s Harumi waterfront district, touching the Heritage and Tokyo Bay Zones, where most competitions […]
Fueling Olympians In Tokyo
Upwards of 600 athletes competing at the Tokyo Games leaves Brian Knutson with his hands full. […]
Bryce Young, and 6 Other College Athletes Who Will Profit Big From NIL
All signs point to sophomore Bryce Young starting at quarterback for the University of Alabama this fall, and his bank […]
Cardboard Beds In Tokyo Elicit Laughter And Concern
Hundreds of top athletes worldwide will gather in Tokyo for the Olympics, and many will sleep on cardboard beds during […]
2021 Elite 11 Finals QB Superlatives: Strongest Arm, Most Accurate, Best Decision-Maker and More
The coaches I spoke with at the finals said this year’s class of quarterbacks is the most talented […]
George Whitfield’s ‘Kitchen Table Talk’ at 2021 Elite 11 Finals
George Whitfield Jr. serves as an on-field coach with the Elite 11, having trained the likes of Cam Newton, Andrew […]
Dak Prescott Discusses Mental Health With 2021 Elite 11 Finalists
All 20 finalists’ eyes immediately snapped to attention the second Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott appeared on screen.
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Cade Klubnik Named 2021 Elite 11 Finals MVP
Day 4 of the 2021 Elite 11 Finals wrapped up with a 7-on-7 tournament featuring the 20 quarterbacks […]
TRAINING
5 Rear Delt Exercises for Strong and Durable Shoulders
I'm sure most of you train your shoulders frequently, whether on upper body or total body training days, or a dedicated shoulders/arms day. Commonly...
Hang Clean, Hang Power Clean, Power Clean, and Clean: What’s the Difference?
Perhaps you’ve heard of or seen some derivate of the “clean” weightlifting movement where one powerfully yanks a loaded bar […]
Why You Actually Should Arch Your Back While You Bench Press
Powerlifters are some of the strongest people on the planet. They train to lift as much weight as possible in […]
How Bad is My Sprained Ankle?
Ankle sprains are the most common type of injury in sports, especially basketball. Each year, millions of dollars are spent […]
The Importance of Deceleration for Sports – Part 2
In part #1, you were shown some of the foundational reasons why deceleration is so critical to both your short-term […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Never Skip Leg Day Again
“Friends don’t let friends skip a leg day.” Google this phrase and you will see a number of photos showing […]
Increase Your Soccer Speed With 4 Speed Drills
To win soccer games the ability to make plays by running down an attacker is a necessity. Therefore, speed and agility training for Soccer players must...
6-Week Soccer Goalkeeper Workout
There's a misconception that because goalkeepers aren't moving up and down the field/ice as much as other players that they might require less...