Keep Fit During the Pandemic
The pandemic has affected youth sports and the activity levels in California like nothing we have ever seen before. State regulations allow for “training” with restrictions, although many teams continue to practice and play games out of state. While some are trying to...
Training in Rotation
In most sports, you will notice some form of rotational component. This applies to activities of everyday life, as well. Whether it’s jumping in figure skating, pitching a baseball, shooting a hockey puck, or kicking a soccer ball, you are rotating to some degree....
Effective Goal Setting
Goal setting: a method of accomplishing a certain standard of ability on a targeted task within a specific amount of time. It is important that your goals are SMART. Why? Ineffective goal setting creates a pattern of haphazard, wasteful attempts toward a task that...
Precision Nutrition: Paleo Pros/Cons
Examining the Pros and Cons of the Paleo Diet From the Experts at Precision Nutrition Unless you’ve been living in an actual cave, you’ve probably heard all about the Paleo – or “caveman” – diet. Maybe you’ve even tried it. A little meat here, some fresh veggies...
Treating Lace Bite in Skaters
Lace bite can be a debilitating condition affecting both hockey players and figure skaters. The condition is an irritation in the front of the ankle that can affect the skin and tendons. The cause of lace bite is pressure placed on the anterior ankle from either the...
Eating Whole Foods
You have probably heard the recommendation to eat “mostly whole foods” for your health. But what does it mean to "eat mostly whole foods"? What are whole foods? And why are they better for your health? What are whole foods? Minimally-processed whole foods include:...
The Potato Debate
Sweet potatoes vs. potatoes: A nutritional debate fueled by misinformation, baseless ‘superfood’ obsessions, and carbohydrate phobias. Here’s how these tubers compare — and why both deserve a place in your diet. A few years back, some nutrition enthusiasts decided to...
Mentally Preparing for Return To Play
COVID-19 has led to a worldwide disruption of the sporting industry and has altered many athletes’ demeanors, attitudes, control, and confidence. Has COVID-19 put you in a mental rut? Are you nervous to get back onto the field/court or feel as though this disease has...
Preventing Heat Illness
As California sports are allowed to return to practice, it is critical to be aware of the risks of exertional heat illness. Extended heat exposure, lack of hydration, and high exertion in hot and/or humid conditions can result in life-threatening conditions. Here are...
Training After a Growth Spurt
As we watch our kids grow up, we see varying stages of their development that excite us. We see them get taller, their feet and hands grow, and they get stronger. With this development, we as parents expect more from our kids. What we tend to forget is that as they...
Choosing a Protein Powder
Thinking of supplementing your diet with a protein powder? Here are some tips on how to choose the right one for your goals from Precision Nutrition. ► Weight loss / fat loss: If you’re looking to lose fat, pay attention to the protein-to-calorie ratio of your protein...
Exercise of the Month
Single Leg Straight Leg Deadlift This single leg straight leg deadlift variation includes performing the movement in 3 directions. The primary focus of this version is on single leg stability, rather than strength. The version depicted shows the athlete placing tennis...