Beneath the surface glamor lies an underappreciated yet vital ingredient to athletic prowess: flexibility and mobility. These attributes are the unsung heroes behind the mesmerizing performance on the field, the vital cogs in the flawless operation of a sportsman’s body. The Underrated Weapon in Sports: Utility of Flexibility Flexibility, the ability of a muscle to…
The potential to hone split-second decision making through reflex training is an irresistible proposition. It’s no grand revelation that quick reactions and rapid decision making are vital in sports, but how can athletes train these split-second instincts? That’s where the emerging field of reflex training comes in. Unearth the Hidden Potential Reflex training is a…
In the intricate tapestry of professional sports, a world where the margin of victory is often measured in nuances, a novel tool is gaining recognition. Employed by athletes of all stripes, is as elusive as it is powerful: visualization techniques. From the outside, it may seem as if the drama of sports unfolds solely within…
In the world of sports and high performance, it seems that the common mantra is to keep going, push harder, and never stop. Every athlete, from the novice to the professional, has been told at some point to “fight through the pain” or “no pain, no gain.” However, recent studies and experts have shed light…
In the heart of Silicon Valley, a group of computer engineers huddle around a vast array of screens. They’re not designing the next breakthrough app, but rather breaking down the complex algorithms of human athletic performance. Their goal? To scientifically determine the optimal path to peak performance. At first glance, you might wonder what computer…
Breathing ‘Thin Air’ in the context of altitude training is a little like attempting to read Proust in a noisy cafe — it’s doable, but it’s challenging, and the environment radically alters the experience. At the superficial level, the term ‘Thin Air’ might be easily misinterpreted. One might visualize it as a less dense, more…
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a mode of physical activity that involves brief, intermittent bursts of vigorous activity interspersed with periods of low-intensity exercise or rest. And the benefits of HIIT are multidimensional. This type of interval training is done for short, intense bouts of exercise between 20 and 90 seconds, followed by a comparable…
Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found in muscle tissue. Creatine before and after workout helps recycle ATP from high-intensity exercise, the energy that supports muscle contraction. When muscle cells are short on ATP, they can draw upon it to continue contracting. Creatine is taken up by the muscles and stored in the form of creatine phosphate….
Workouts for sprinters should be tailored to the needs of the individual athlete. And successful sprinters in all sports need incremental goals to increase their speed, strength, and power. Strength training, explosive movements, and nutrition are essential to a sprinter’s initial and continued development. Race-specific resistance training, with proper mechanics, is an excellent tool to…
Exercise intensity can tell you if you’re working too hard or not. And your Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is a common way to walk the fine line between overtraining and underperforming. What Is Rate of Perceived Exertion? Rate of perceived exertion (RPE) is the subjective measure of the intensity of physical activity, or more…
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