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Weighted Vests 101: A Beginner’s Guide for Injury-Free Gains for Teen Athletes
A new fitness trend is making its rounds, proving to be a secret weapon to adding gains. Fitness enthusiasts and athletes alike are wearing weighted vests to build strength, and endurance, and improve performance. Whether you play football, soccer, run track, or compete in any sport that demands power... Read more
What Is a Reverse Split Workout? Tips For Boosting Endurance
Runners are often encouraged to run negative splits—when the athlete completes the second half of a run, workout, or race faster than the first half. This pacing strategy is often used to finish strong and avoid burning out too early. However, another strategy helps build endurance and mental resilience. It’s called reverse splits. Though... Read more
Standing Core Exercises That Help with Every Sport
The Power of Standing Core Movements When most people think of core workouts, the first thing that comes to mind is the traditional sit-up or crunch. While these are good exercises, they are not necessarily the best or most functional way to train your core—especially if you’re an athlete.... Read more
Warm-Up Routines That Actually Work for Youth Athletes
The Do’s and Don’ts of a Proper Warm-Up Warming up is one of the most important parts of an athlete’s routine, yet it’s often overlooked. A proper warm-up is essential for performance, getting the blood flowing to get the muscles (including your heart and lungs) ready to work. It... Read more
How to Close a Relay Strong As The Anchor Leg
The relay is a unique event that requires individual speed from each of the four runners while still relying on team members to perform successfully. Each runner has a crucial role, but the anchor leg has the responsibility of finishing the race strong. Being the last athlete to race, the anchor... Read more
How To Run Negative Splits: Tips To Running Your Best Race
Fueled by nerves and excitement, it’s common for runners to accelerate from the starting line with all-out power and speed. But this oftentimes leads to burnout by the end of the race. The best race strategy is to have enough gas in the tank to take the athlete across... Read more
From Couch to 5K: A Beginner’s Guide for High School and College Athletes
You took the first steps and decided to register for your first 5-kilometer race. But it can be a bit overwhelming to know the best ways to train and prepare for the race without having any experience. Luckily, there are many apps and online resources for training plans, motivational... Read more
UFC Fighter Ryan Loder Shares Advice for Wrestlers, Stresses Mental Health
Ryan Loder provides training insights for wrestlers, and shares the importance of mental health in sports. When Ryan Loder stepped into the UFC APEX ring in Las Vegas this past August his life was changed forever—the years of dedication to wrestling, seven-days-a-week workouts, and hunger for achieving greatness paid... Read more
Top 10 Training Running Tips for Spring Success
It’s time to shake off that winter chill and mentally leap forward to strategizing for running goals this spring. Spring training presents an exciting opportunity for  runners to showcase their speed, endurance, and dedication to the sport when racing this upcoming season. Whether they’re competing on a track team,... Read more
Top 6 Breathing Tips for Cold Weather Runs
There is nothing like the shock when the first blast of cold hits the skin on a frigid winter day. Then the cold climbs in with an inhale of breath, sending chills down the spine. The cold air seems to grab hold of the lungs and can put runners... Read more
How Many Miles Does It Take to Run Off Thanksgiving Dinner?
Thanksgiving is a time to indulge in all the food. From feasting on turkey and stuffing to mashed potatoes and gravy, we can’t forget how delicious the pumpkin pie and other sweet desserts were. Many runners started the holiday on the right foot, by running in a turkey trot... Read more
8 Tips to Keep Your Workout Routine Intact While Traveling
With the holidays approaching, ’tis the season for traveling. While this allows athletes to run in new locations, some find it difficult to find the time to stick to training for their sport.   Athletes might have packed schedules, visit unfamiliar cities or states, or don’t have access to an... Read more