Sports Performance: The Essentials of Programing
There is a lot of information (and misinformation) on the internet about how to train. Whether you are a professional athlete training for performance, a weekend warrior trying to stay in shape, or someone who just wants to workout to stay healthy, someone on social...
The Importance of a Proper Warm-Up Before Practice and Games
As athletes, we often rush into practice or games, eager to showcase our skills and give it our all. However, one crucial step is frequently overlooked: the warm-up. A proper warm-up is essential for maximizing performance and reducing the risk of injury. Why Warm Up?...
Under-fueling: Signs Athletes Should Not Ignore
What is Underfueling? Under-fueling happens when athletes do not consume enough calories and nutrients to keep up with their energy demands. This can be due to not eating enough, following overly restrictive diets, or burning more calories than you’re taking in. When...
The Most Crucial Training Phase: Preseason
As the summer days wind down and the excitement for a new sports season builds, athletes are gearing up for one of their most crucial training phases: the preseason. This period, which precedes the official start of competitive play, allows athletes to lay the...
4 Tips to a Faster Recovery For Athletes
As sports kick into high gear with more practices and games being played, an emphasis on recovery will be a key element to maintaining performance while staving off injuries. As much as we think playing sports builds muscles, they break them down when they don’t get...
The Importance of Fats for Athletes: Fueling Performance and Recovery
When making your fitness goals, you might focus a lot on proteins and carbs, but fats are just as important. They help with energy and muscle recovery, so knowing which fats to eat and how they boost your performance can up your game and help you reach your goals. Why...
Strength Training: Increase or Decrease Risk of Injury?
Strength training can often be misunderstood as a dangerous activity that exposes athletes to unnecessary risk of injury. This misconception couldn't be further from the truth, as strength and conditioning can do the opposite, helping athletes become more athletic and...
Understanding Carbohydrates: Simple vs Complex
Carbohydrates are often considered the body’s primary energy source, especially for athletes striving for peak performance. However, not all carbohydrates are created equal. They fall into two categories: simple and complex, each influencing the nutrition and...
The Role of Electrolytes in Athletic Performance
Athletes push their bodies to the limit, striving for peak performance and endurance. With the focus on strength training, conditioning, and nutrition, one often overlooked aspect is the role of electrolytes. These essential minerals are crucial in ensuring athletes...
Hydration and Sports Performance
What element has a driving influence on your reaction time and overall athletic performance? The answer may not surprise you. Water, which makes up over 50-70% of your body, is a crucial element in sports performance. From endurance and strength, to blood pressure and...
General Phases of Off Season Hockey Training
With the Stanley Cup Finals underway, there’s no better time to discuss hockey players' off-season training regimen. Hockey is a physically demanding sport, requiring extreme mobility, strength, power, stability, and stamina. During the off-season, we can increase our...
Making the Jump to Collegiate Sports
Making the jump from high school to collegiate sports is a huge transition. Many athletes feel like they are the best on their team so they will be fine heading to college without thinking that everyone at college is the best on their team too. The bigger difference...