Foam rolling and self-myofascial release. No longer just for high-performance athletes or those trying to navigate an injury, the use of self-massage tools is a practice that is being adopted by gym-goers and athletes of all stripes. Whether it’s a foam roller, massage ball, or a muscle roller stick, self-myofasical release is the thing to […]
How Gratitude Can Make You a Better Athlete
When it comes to sleeping better, and decreasing stress, there are fewer easier things to do than show some gratitude. Here’s more on the power of gratitude for improving athletic performance. Whether you want to improve performance in the weight room, in the pool, or on the field, we tend to talk about periodization, the […]
9 Reasons Athletes Should Do Front Squats
There will always be a debate over what kind of squat is best. Here’s what front squats can do for athletes and why you should add them to your training routine. When it comes to developing lower body power and explosiveness the squat will always reign supreme. Besides being an incredibly functional exercise (being able […]
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What’s the Best Stance Width for Squats?
The squat will always be king. But the devil, as they say, is in the details. Here’s what you need to know about your squat stance width. Although the squat is universally loved for its punishing ability to develop strength, muscle and speed in the lower body (except for you cotton headed ninny muggings who […]
How to Be a Mentally Tough Athlete
Mental toughness is one of the dominant characteristics of top athletes. Here’s your guide to becoming mentally tougher so that you can crush the competition and your practices. You hear it all the time when people discuss athletes at the top of their game. The resilience, the grit, the fortitude—the athlete at the pinnacle of […]