Four strength training regimen tips with a Halloween flare.  Powered by Trucks : Anthony Trucks    It’s the holiday season and the first one happens to be a personal favorite, Halloween. On this holiday, I get to scare everyone without getting yelled at. One thing I also like... Read more

   Looking at some of the factors behind general knee pain in young athletes  Knee Pain : Hunter Greene, M.D.    As a teen who is active in sports, it is not uncommon to experience knee pain behind the kneecap. It’s not caused by an abnormality in the knee... Read more

   Training to becoming the best possible athlete starts with the core, pelvis and hips. Training Time : Tim Rudd for IYCA    An athlete’s core, pelvis and hips are the centerpiece of his or her athletic development and the key to becoming a better athlete. The hips have... Read more

   What steps should injured athletes follow before they begin running again? Health Watch : Jamie Faison    After getting injured, it is important for athletes to use a structured and systematic program to return back to your prior level of function. Here at the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Sports... Read more

   Three mistakes new triathletes make during the offseason months TriSteps : Liz Elliott    For most triathletes, the official season is February through September each year with some late season races in October and early November. It’s a long season. October through January is technically an offseason, but what is... Read more

   When you think of power training, think explosiveness over merely strength  Training Time : Tim Rudd for IYCA    Whether it’s the ability of the athlete to juke a defender and break off a big touchdown run, kicking the ball explosively past the soccer goalkeeper or slam dunking... Read more

   Follow these tips to help better manage your nerves prior and during competitions  Get Mental : Erika Carlson    Everyone gets nervous, it’s a pretty normal part of the competitive experience “” the jitters, “butterflies,” racing thoughts and increased muscle tension and heart rate. However, some athletes get... Read more

   Teaching and practicing basic safety habits is a must for families “” especially active ones.  Summer Safety : Hunter Greene, M.D.    Accidental injury is the number one cause of death for American children, taking more lives than disease and violence combined. By taking some simple precautions, 90... Read more

   Three more mental training myths you shouldn’t buy into  GET MENTAL : Erika Carlson    Times have changed. Coaches, parents and athletes better understand the need for mental training more than ever before. The field of sport psychology has worked diligently to overcome many of the myths and... Read more

   There are steps to good strength training, don’t skip any  POWERED BY TRUCKS : Anthony Trucks    Most athletes, at least the ones I train, primarily are looking to develop as much power as possible.     Whether its lower body power for sprinting or upper body power for... Read more

   Customized training via Heart Rate Variability gives athletes a great chance at peaking on game day.  TRAINING TIME : Tim Rudd    In my last column I discussed the history of Heart Rate Variability and how it can be used to customize the training process, helping athletes reach... Read more

   Golf therapy is a real thing, and it won’t just lower your score.  Golf Fitness : Dean Javier    In all sports or physical activities that require the body to be able to reliably and efficiently reproduce the desired movement repeatedly, there is a basic principle in the... Read more