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While it is important for everyone to stay hydrated, it is especially important for athletes to maintain proper hydration during extensive workouts. Our bodies are made of almost two-thirds water. It is no surprise then that many of the organs in our body require a substantial amount of water to remain healthy. On a normal [...]
[tubepress video="1m0EVo3_jek"] Running speed can make all of the difference when it comes to a competition or game. While some people are naturally quicker than others, there are many methods that will greatly improve your running speed. Training for strength and endurance is important, but it is not the only way to build your potential [...]
This week on iTunes, STT interviews passionate strength coach from the Patriot League. As the Head Strength and Conditioning coach for Colgate University, Gabe Harrington oversees all aspects of Colgate’s student-athlete’s development for sport performance. Within a non-linear system, the Raiders employ a multi-disciplined program geared to develop individual and team success. Gabe also owns [...]
By now, you’ve probably heard about the health benefits of foods rich in antioxidants. Free-radical fighting antioxidants will help you defend your body against heart disease, cancer, and other degenerative diseases. They will also slow down the aging process helping you to look and feel younger. Did you know that antioxidants also play a significant [...]
[tubepress video="sYWq1xg_gAg"] “Knees and elbows! Knees and elbows!” yells a coach in a sweat shirt on a foggy early morning. “What is he even talking about?” you ask yourself. Well maybe there is something to his madness that you are missing. It is important to focus on the details of each aspect of athletic development. [...]
It is Summer. Camp is coming up. And you are looking for an edge! Coaches Robert Taylor from SMARTER Team Training and Colin Quay from Elite Athlete Training Services talk about strength and conditioning, tips on improving your conditioning programs, and how to make those necessary adjustments during the season. The CompuSports Radio Network provides [...]
[tubepress video="THggoSUXkXo"] If you are interested in becoming increasingly more agile, fit and strong, then improving your flexibility is important. With improved flexibility, your muscles and joints will be able to move through a full range of movement. This will have the added benefit of improving your performance in any sport or physical activity. Unfortunately, [...]
[tubepress video="d5C8bJPbngQ"] “I’m good. Let’s go.” “Take a lap.” “I stretched, so I am good to start.” These should all be red flag statements at the beginning of any workout. You need to prepare the body to train or compete. Game day, practice, conditioning, strength, etc all need the appropriate warm-up so that the body [...]
A heart rate monitor will ensure that you are getting the best workout possible. It will help in determining if you need to push yourself harder or if you are overextending yourself. In other words, you can obtain maximum benefits from your workout by fine tuning your routine and learning to pace yourself. A heart [...]
[tubepress video="r6jlbuVOKCU"] Toughness. Attitude. Character. Discipline. All of these attributes are easy to see on championship teams. Are you a champion? How do you develop these traits? The answer begins with you! Expect a coach to hold you to a standard. Be willing to be coached. “Coachability” is a term used in pro-day or pre-draft [...]