The Potential Future of Team Sports & Athletic Training
As states begin to reopen and schools contemplate how they will resume come fall, one aspect of society is already experiencing changes: Team sports, both professional and school-age. With some teams returning to the playing field, here’s what has changed. Professional Sports Both NASCAR and MMA resumed their matches in May, albeit with some significant…
4 Tips to Prepare for Spring Sports Season
Whether you’re a tennis, baseball or lacrosse player, you have spent the winter months keeping up fitness levels, but not fully engaging in your sport of choice. In more extreme cases, you might have taken the “off-season” literally and it’s been a few months since you engaged in physical activity. Your skills are bound to…
Benefits of Training Partners & Group Workouts
The statement “never go it alone” could not be more applicable to workouts. Although you can make progress solo, working with a partner or in a group setting is great for your physical and mental fitness goals. Learn about the advantages of teaming up to exercise. Greater Accountability You’ve scheduled a workout with a partner…
4 Tips to Keep Running Through Winter
While it’s not recommended you halt a training routine, winter conditions can keep runners from their favorite outdoor routes. Running inside on a treadmill is not the same experience, but what can you do when temperatures drop below freezing? Beyond the slip hazards, temperatures below 30°F can make the body more prone to injury. For…
Why Should Athletes Train Off-Season?
For many athletes, winter marks the start of the off-season. Athletes have time to rest, recharge and strengthen their skills without officially going to practice. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all blueprint for the off-season. Some take a complete break from sports, while others keep their fitness at a baseline with gym training. Regardless of whether…