Training Around Injury

Training Around Injury

Maintaining Workouts with an Injury As an athlete, getting injured sucks, especially if your doctor tells you to rest to fully recover. After hearing that, you probably start to worry about maintaining your fitness levels you worked so hard to get to. But just because...
Growth Spurts and Youth Sports

Growth Spurts and Youth Sports

“Why Does it Look like My Kid Never Played Before?” We hear this question all the time, generally from the parent of a normally outstanding player. This young athlete has probably played an organized sport for five or six years already, maybe longer. The parents have...
The Basics of Biomechanics

The Basics of Biomechanics

It can be frustrating if a trainer points out that during your rep session that you’re breaking your form. After all, you may not feel anything different than before and nothing hurts, so you may think what’s the problem? You’re getting your gains and feel great. But...
The One-Sport Trap

The One-Sport Trap

Don’t Fall into the One-Sport Trap We believe a child’s first experience with team sports should be low-key, mildly competitive, and – brace yourself – fun. These little future athletes have bodies that change daily, and they need time to figure out how they work....