Athletics
Written by Brian Grasso
The long-term approach to youth fitness and sport training is an essential ingredient and critical component of understanding how to work with clients in this very sensitive demographic.
Read more: Training Young Athletes, Part 1: How to 'Cook Young Athletes Slow'
Written by Richard Lansky
Joe and Steve are both terrific athletes, in great shape, fast, strong, and flexible. For the purposes of this tale, let's assume that they are club tennis players, even though this story can apply to any sport. Both of them have great tennis strokes, and are top players at their club.
Given this situation, how can it be that Steve consistently beats Joe when they play matches together? The answer comes down to agility during chaotic match play.
Written by Bob Bovee
Basketball demands strength, endurance, and flexibility from its participants. Unfortunately, most people overlook the importance of cross training and its impact on a wide range of athletic endeavors. In particular, cross training can be used to enhance one's performance on the court.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer
Many fitness buffs and athletes are creatures of habit. One such habit might be taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs before a workout or game in anticipation of pain to follow later. However an Indiana University researcher says this habit could cause more harm than good.
Written by Bill Bean
Very few athletic trainers associated with NCAA programs said that they were following best practice standards for managing asthma among their athletes, according to a recent study.
Read more: Athletes With Asthma Need More Help From Their Team Trainers
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