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

   Is this the summer you try to take on a triathlon?  TriSTEPS : Liz Elliott    Your first triathlon is all about having a good experience. You’ve put in all the training, you are ready physically, now enjoy your special day. You should not expect to do everything... Read more

Bring the entire family out for a fun-filled day on Saturday, September 27th from 10am to 1pm at Burrell Fields, San Leandro.  Keep your Soccer, Basketball, Football, and Snow skiers athletes healthy and in the game this season.   This free community health fair offers an opportunity to: “¢... Read more

  Hey guys, did you know athletes with the higest risk of ACL injury are Soccer, Basketball, Football players and skiers. Truth. But UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital and Kasier Permanente are giving you a chance to talk to sports medicine pro’s and elite players to learn how to improve your... Read more