by Compete Performance | Jul 28, 2020 | Baseball, Cheerleading, Dance, Football, Hockey, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling
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...
by Compete Performance | Jul 21, 2020 | Baseball, Football, Hockey, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling
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...
by Compete Performance | Jul 8, 2020 | ACL, Baseball, Cheerleading, Dance, Football, Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball
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...
by Compete Performance | Jul 3, 2020 | ACL, Baseball, Cheerleading, Dance, Hockey, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling
As athletes return to training for their sports, one of the key factors that will help them succeed is starting with the basics. For most people, activity levels for the past few months have been relatively lower and less sport-specific, which can lead to...
by Compete Performance | Jun 22, 2020 | ACL, Baseball, Cheerleading, Dance, Football, Hockey, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling
Which way of stretching is better? Dynamic or static stretching? Dynamic stretching is a type of stretching that involves fluid movements through a joint’s range of motion. The purpose of dynamic stretching is to prepare the muscles for the activity that is...
by Compete Performance | May 20, 2020 | ACL, Baseball, Cheerleading, Dance, Football, Hockey, Mental Training, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Wrestling
After spending time away from organized activities, there will be an understood eagerness to quickly return to previous levels of practice and competition. That being said, young athletes and performers are best protected by realizing that starting with too many or...
