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Slow Down Aging With Slow Eccentric Training (SET)
An aging and sedentary body is similar to that of Superman and kryptonite. It slows him down, makes him weak [...]
How Can I Extend My Playing Days?
Extending our playing days, stretching for new goals, or taking on weekend warrior ambitions requires focusing greater attention on your [...]
Is It Okay to Eat the Same Thing Every Day?
Many people approach their diet with the motto, “if it ain't broke, don’t fix it.” If you’ve found something that [...]
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...
Why Locking Kids Into Just One Position Goes Against The Goal of Youth Sports
“My son’s a shortstop.”
“My daughter’s a striker.”
“My kid’s a point guard.”
All too often, sports parents approach the coach with these […]
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 […]
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TRAINING
Sport Should Be a Safe Place for Everyone. You Can Help.
At its essence, sport is a place where we can go to learn, grow, and thrive, both physically [...]
7 Tips to Promote Yourself from a Backup to Starter
Get elevated to a starting position.
The Simple Cue That Keeps Corey Kluber’s Mechanics Picture Perfect
Corey Kluber is one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball.
3 Tips for Better Med Ball Workouts
Bottom line: medicine balls should be a staple in any program.
Practical Recruiting Tips for High School Athletes
Here are some tips to make the recruiting process easier for you and your family.
Why J.J. Watt Doesn’t Want You to Play Just One Sport
J.J. Watt has strong opinions about young athletes specializing in one sport.
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 […]
NEWS
Get a Behind the Scenes Look at How the Cleveland Cavaliers are Working Out During the NBA Playoffs
During their run to the NBA Finals last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers had quite a bit of down time. They […]
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 […]
TRAINING
How to Crush Your Entire Body in 10 Minutes Using One Weight Plate
Workouts have a tendency to taper off toward the end. You crush your exercises at the beginning, then everything gets […]
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 […]