How to Build a New-School Basketball Warm-Up
Like an insatiable forest fire, the metaphorical inferno of debate over dynamic and static stretching has raged on in coaching circles for far too long. Old-school coaches have long preached [...]
Become a Better Mover With This 10-Minute Foot and Ankle Prep Series
The foot-and-ankle complex is perhaps the most overlooked region in sports. Not only are these two areas that tend to get frequently injured, but they're also absolutely critical to elite [...]
How Your Tongue Position Can Instantly Make You Stronger
When we think about getting stronger, our mind normally drifts to the capabilities of our glutes, quads, pecs, lats, etc. One area it usually does not go? Our tongue. Yet [...]
Why You’re Probably Doing Way Too Much Foam Rolling
Let's dig into what qualifies as foam rolling, why it works and what it's best used for.
Building Sprint Speed for Soccer Players
During a match, a professional player may run 30 to 40 sprints. These aren’t like a 100-meter dash. Instead, they range from 1 to 4 seconds over a distance of [...]
The Best Way to Foam Roll Your Tight Calf Muscles
There's a fine line between pushing your body to achieve new running goals, and over-reaching your way into injury. Experienced athletes will tell you that one of the most important [...]
Examining the Science Behind 4 Popular Recovery Techniques
In a previous article, I discussed how proper eating, sleeping and hydration are the biggest factors in helping your body recover after a workout. But for those who already have [...]
Why Great Baseball Players Are Built in the Fall
With the fall season right around the corner, I thought this would be a great time for me to talk about the importance of early offseason training. I call this [...]
How I Conquered My ‘Runner’s Knee’ Pain
Every day millions of people suffer from knee pain. Some know the cause of their pain, and others do not. I was recently afflicted with knee pain that seemingly came [...]
5 Training Tips You Should Steal From WWE and NXT Superstars
Tune into an episode of WWE Raw or NXT, and you’ll find some of the greatest athletes on the planet showcasing their talents. Many modern superstars have backgrounds as collegiate [...]