10 In-Season Training Tips for Hockey Players
From a hockey performance coach's perspective, when we are talking about in-season program design, we are primarily periodizing it to maintain and build upon the same physical qualities we gained [...]
5 Soccer Training Drills Actually Worth Your Time
"Decelerate!" "Pump your arms!" "Sprint!" "Faster!" Ever heard a coach barking a rolling list of orders that actually made their players perform worse and be more frantic? I know I [...]
20 Lessons for Female Athletes on Training and Life
This article originally appeared on EricaSuter.com Somewhere out there, there’s a female athlete getting yelled at by her coach for making a mistake. Somewhere out there, there’s a female athlete crying [...]
Basic Speed Training Drills for Any Sport
One of the most important attributes of athleticism is speed. It can differentiate good players from great players, and it's one of the most sought-after abilities on the playing field—regardless [...]
8-Week Obstacle Course Training Program
This 8-week training program calls for four workouts per week. Each session will challenge you in a different way to prepare you for the various sprints and obstacles you will face during the race.
Why Every Athlete Needs Aerobic Training
All forms of exercise can generally be grouped into one of two categories: aerobic or anaerobic. Anaerobic forms of exercise feature short yet intense bursts of high-effort movement. You can [...]
Metabolic Resistance Training vs. Cardio Interval Training: Which Is Best for You?
HIIT workouts. You see them advertised everywhere. From fitness social media accounts to the posters and schedules at your neighborhood gym, HIIT (short for high-intensity interval training) is one of [...]
The Paleo Diet For Endurance Athletes: A Guide To Training Without Carbs
If you're an endurance runner or athlete, chances are your diet is a key aspect to your training. The food you eat affects your energy, both how quickly...
Your Complete HIIT Training Guide
What is HIIT Training? HIIT is an acronym for "high-intensity interval training," which refers to a workout technique that mixes bouts of hard or all-out effort with short periods of [...]
How Training Like a Fighter Can Make You a Better Athlete
Every fight we watch, whether it is boxing, MMA, or something else, is won in the gym before either contestant enters the ring. Fights of all kind are a...