Parents of young athletes have it tough. As youth sports become increasingly more complex and competitive, parents are tasked with nurturing, teaching, motivating and training their athletes. I believe parents have the best intentions for their children’s pursuit of reaching their highest level of performance. But far too often... Read more

Thinking of taking up swimming because you heard the activity would be easier on your joints? Although most aquatic sports are considered non-weight bearing, knee injuries are the most common (after shoulder injuries) with swim- mers, water polo players and synchronized swimmers.   The injury rates increase based on... Read more

In my many years of strength training, there have been three predominant lifts that tower above all in the weight room as the pillars. The squat, deadlift, and the bench press. Then if you were to narrow it down to the most per- formed exercise you would be left with... Read more