Ever wonder if you could make your shoe fit a little better? Shoes are being made to fit individual foot types. Those with flat feet tend to overpronate and subsequently require a shoe with motion control. Vice versa, those with high arches tend to supinate and require a more neutral shoe. Many don’t realize that …
When choosing an exercise it is important to have a goal or specific purpose for each exercise. Many athletes don’t realize that every exercise will fall on a spectrum with function being on one side and strength on the other. Functional exercises are generally compound exercises (meaning they work a group of muscles involving more …
I’ve been asked,”Does the time of day an athlete works out make a difference?” Well, Men’s Journal posted an article that has some information that males may find beneficial to morning workouts. Performing high intensity exercises such as sprints or weight lifting can lift testosterone levels through the rest of the day. Testosterone in males …
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While it seems like a tremendous feat to go on a sugar free diet. There are examples of athletes in numerous sports to include this disciplined regiment to their diet which has improved performance and results in their chosen field. Here are some examples: This content is restricted to paying site members. If you are …
Athletes place a significant amount of stress on their bodies. There are demands placed on their bodies from practice, workouts, and competitions/ games. It is important for athletes to make smart decisions to properly fuel and to provide the right source of nourishment to the body. Unfortunately, certain foods do not allow the body to …
I’ve been getting some questions about Creatine and would I recommend it for athletes. As I was about to write a post I came across this article. The authors Kurtis Frank and Sol Orwell provide good insight and research to back up their statements. Here is their article: This content is restricted to paying site …
Advertisers, during the 80’s, promoting how milk can have a healthy effect on our bodies seem to have some support from recent scientific studies. Sources such as the University of Arkansas Medical Services recently posted this article about consuming milk after a workout. This content is restricted to paying site members. If you are an …
Throughout the world there are many talented and gifted athletes who’s extraordinary ability is comparable to their peers. Often it is not pure athletic ability that separates elite athletes, but rather mental toughness. The mentally tough athletes never seem to succumb to pressure of the game or enormity of the moment. Instead they seem to rise and flourish during these …
Does the bench press hurt you shoulder? The bench press and similar chest exercises such as the chest press and push-ups are exercises that require technique and strength. Correctly performing the bench press is just as important as having properly training the right muscles to prevent injury. The following tips will decrease the likelihood of …
