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Pumpkin Pie vs. Apple Pie: Which Is Healthier?
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but put a bunch of them in a pie and the medical [...]
Bone Broth Breakdown: Should You Eat This ‘Super’ Soup’?
Athletes are willing to try almost anything to improve their performance. Bizarre workouts, weird superstitions and high-tech recovery tools have [...]
Building Character Through Sports In This Current World
I've primarily devoted my life to sports. It's how I've made most of my friends. It's how I spend most [...]
Breath, Stabilize, Move for Ultimate Strength and Power
Breathing is an essential forgotten factor when it comes to strength, flexibility, speed, power, and even well-being. It is rarely [...]
The Top 15 Halloween Candies You Should Definitely Avoid
Some candies are worse than others.
Over Training In Youth Athlete
Youth Sports are a great way to introduce your child to several important aspects of life, such as teamwork, leadership, [...]
The 7 Best Nuts for Your Health and Performance
Nuts are bite sized powerhouses loaded with healthy fat, protein, vitamins, and minerals to keep every athlete well fueled. These concentrated sources...
8 Awesome Benefits of Eating an Apple a Day
Apples are awesome. They're portable, delicious, and, according to research, they deliver tons of helpful nutrients that can help you [...]
The Surprising Impact Your Gut Has on Mental Health
We think so much about nutrition when it comes to our physical health, such as how many calories or grams [...]
Are Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes Bad for You?
It is officially Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte season.
3 Simple Things Athletes Can Do to Boost Their Performance
Adhering to a solid nutrition plan, training hard, and getting consistent sleep are the fundamental pillars to success in any […]
Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until Your Junior Year of High School to Get Serious About College Sports
One of the most significant advantages I had when it came to NCAA recruiting was having parents who were forward-thinking.
I […]
The Importance of a Practice Plan
As a head coach, I always had a practice plan with an overall course for each day’s […]
College Recruiting Tactics: Clean the Slate
The past year has presented an abundance of challenges to college recruiting tactics. Those prospects who tried to maximize their […]
What You Should Know About Walk-Ons
According to NCAA data, 51% of Division I athletes receive some level of financial aid […]
Building a Better Vegan or Vegetarian Sports Diet
Among athletes, “turning vegan” (or vegetarian) is not a passing fad. The most popular ages for embarking upon a vegan […]
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TRAINING
Sprint Training for Children
The idiom, ‘Sprinters are born, marathoners are made,’ assumes that the major factor in sprinting is genetics. That is accurate [...]
Essential Supplement Stack for Male Athletes of All Ages
Choosing whether to take supplements can be a tricky issue for most men because of all the conflicting information. Most athletes will have friends that...
Turmeric: Is This ‘Miracle Food’ the Real Deal? Here’s What the Research Says
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past three months, you’ve probably heard about turmeric. If not, here’s […]
How to Stretch After Sitting in Class All Day
When you're working an office job, you're liable to develop aches, pains and stiffness from sitting at a desk in front of a computer for eight hours a...
Basic Gymnastics Training To Help With Other Sports
Players from all sports get knocked down, tripped, or pushed onto the floor. Learning basic gymnastics moves will help you […]
How to Fix 4 Common Exercises Athletes Do Incorrectly
Tim Anderson at Original Strength describes movement in terms of ‘good, better and best.’ Because some movement, no matter how […]
7 Crucial Nutrients That Female Athletes Need
As women's participation in sports has increased over the past 30 years, one might assume that female athletes keep their bodies in tip-top shape....
6 Common Mistakes Young Athletes Make When Starting a Strength Program
Getting stronger and faster, and making the most of your athletic ability is not easy. It’s even more difficult when […]
3 Ways To Extend Your Playing Career
The top priority for every youth athlete should be to keep them healthy.
While many coaches have this intention, they do […]
Simplicity Is Always the Key When Strength Training Youth Athletes
What is the overall purpose and/or goal of training for athletic performance at the middle school and high school levels?
Any […]
Why Health Nuts Are Freaking Out for Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut seems like an unlikely superfood.
While it’s often accompanied by sausages and steins of beer, sauerkraut has nutritional benefits that […]
Overcoming Premature Exits From Sports
It is true but rarely thought of in the prime of youth and one’s sporting career: Whether you are done […]
5 Drills to Improve Your Soccer Dribbling Skills
Like any skill, practice makes perfect with dribbling. The more reps you perform to perfect your technique, the better […]
How to Ensure Your Athletes Stay Motivated and Have Fun
As coaches, we are encouraged to motivate our young athletes to get better every day—and to have fun. But do […]
9 Back to School Health and Wellness Tips
Summer is over, and now it is time to get back to school. However, preparing your kids for school involves […]
NEWS
Nike Announces ‘Ease Challenge’ Winner
In October 2016, Nike announced the Nike Ease Challenge. The company invited designers, engineers and innovators […]
Former LSU Running Back Leonard Fournette Says Football Saved His Life
If NFL coaches are looking for passion from players in this upcoming draft, there might not be a prospect […]
287-Pound Michigan Sophomore Rashan Gary Ran a 4.57 40-Yard Dash
Rashan Gary was the No. 1 high school recruit in the class of 2016.
As a true freshman for the Michigan […]
The Cavs Brought Back Their Larry O’Brien Trophy Puzzle That Helped Motivate Them to Win Last Season’s NBA Championship
Last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers did something no other team had ever done. They came back from a 3-1 […]
Watch John Cena Spend His 40th Birthday Deadlifting 602 Pounds
WWE superstar John Cena is not only a beast in the ring, but also in the weight room. Whether […]
LeBron James’s Playoff Workouts Are Just as Crazy as You’d Expect
LeBron James, playoff edition, has been activated.
After allowing the Indianapolis Pacers to race out to a 74-49 halftime lead during […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Blocked a Shot With His Elbow
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo keeps showing his amazing prowess on the hardwood. When he isn’t gathering his dribble […]
TRAINING
Introducing Youth to Off-Ice Hockey Training
Every year I run into players, from youth leagues to junior, that want to get started with an off ice hockey training program. More often than not what...
4 Soccer Drills You Can Do On Your Own Anywhere
Solo Soccer Drills You Can Do At Home In a sport like soccer that requires a high level of dexterity, training on your own is a fool-proof way to...
Fitness Trends to Look for in 2021
It has been a difficult 2020. Our world got turned upside down, and it seems like overnight. Many industries were […]
How To Do A Single-Arm, Single-Leg Push-Up
The Single-Arm, Single-Leg Push-Up is an advanced variation of the standard Push-Up that will strengthen your chest and core at […]
4 Common Mistakes Made When Coaching Young Athletes
As strength and conditioning professionals many times we come in contact with athletes who have never stepped foot inside a weight room or training...
Lauren Giraldo Treadmill Workout: Is it Healthy?
For most people, starting to exercise can be a daunting task. That’s how social media personality and content creator […]
Coaches Guide to General Physical Preparedness
There are many terms in the fitness/strength & conditioning industry that are overused to the point where people can no […]
Training for Consistent Confidence
“When your Confidence is not at your best, the first thing that goes is the fluidity, the movement, the spontaneous […]