An Athlete’s Guide to OTC Pain Relievers
Pain is part of being an athlete. From the bumps and bruises that occur during competition to the standard soreness that accompanies weight room training, athletes know about dealing with [...]
What Too Many Athletes Get Wrong About In-Season Training (And How to Fix It)
For quite some time now, I’ve noticed a couple of disturbing trends developing in regards to in-season strength and conditioning. Most athletes are all about the offseason “grind” and eagerly [...]
Why Flexibility Is a Strength Coach’s Greatest Asset When Training Student-Athletes
Coaching young athletes can be some of the most rewarding work a strength coach will ever do.
Build a Healthy Nutrition Foundation for Youth Athletes
Healthy nutritional habits and a healthy lifestyle start in the home and environment for youth athletes. What kids learn in the home carries on with them for a lifetime, so [...]
How You Sleep, Eat and Hydrate Matters More Than Any Other Recovery Technique
Every athlete I train is looking for that edge that can put them over the top. Most young athletes believe that if they simply lift weights more often, they will [...]
Why Athletes Are at Greater Risk of Sleep Disorders (and How to Fix It)
It may seem counterintuitive, but many top athletes—people who are otherwise in great health—suffer from sleep disorders. Shouldn’t an intense workout leave you ready to drop off to sleep? Though [...]
6 Ways Athletes Ruin Their Bodies During Their Sports Season
Your in-season schedule can be tough to manage. You’re challenged physically during practices and games, and then you’re challenged mentally with school and other obligations. Sometimes this might cause you [...]
Are Mandatory Early Morning Workouts Doing Young Athletes More Harm Than Good?
For as long as there have been sports teams, there have been mandatory early morning workouts. These crack-of-dawn sessions train athletes to push through adversity and increase mental toughness. They [...]
How to Create a Strength and Conditioning Program for Youth Athletes
In my article last month for STACK titled, How Old Does Your Child Need to be to Start Working Out?, I gave the age I felt a youth athlete could start a...
Why Intermittent Fasting Doesn’t Always Make Sense for Female Athletes
Many of you have probably heard about intermittent fasting, a specific type of fasting associated with a slew of health benefits, including weight loss. And it all sounds pretty easy. [...]