Why? That’s the question I often ask myself in the middle of a particularly hard workout. Why am I doing this? When your body feels like nothing but sweat and pain, it can be hard to remember that there’s a point to it all. One of the biggest challenges when it comes to exercise isn’t …
One of the basic principles of any kind of performance is that you want to get better. Each day is supposed to be an improvement on the last one. That’s true whether you’re a raw beginner or the top competitor in the world. We all know that being the best needs practice. You probably know …
Whatever sport you practice and whatever your level, your biggest goal is probably going to be improvement. You want to be better tomorrow than you were today, whether that’s to beat a competitor or just to challenge yourself. There are so many factors that affect sports performance, and some of them are easier to measure …
Sport comes with a natural sense of competition. Even if you don’t have an opponent, you’re always being challenged to beat your own previous best. I know I’m always trying to figure out how to improve my own performance and realizing just how many factors need to be considered. Of course, some of it depends …
When you think of massage, you may think of having a white towel over you while gentle music plays and a massage professional does their magic. But I’m here to tell you that massage can do more than just make for a relaxing spa day! Many athletes use massage regularly to help them recover and …
Competition, whether it’s serious or fun, is no joke, folks! Chances are that when you step out onto that court, field, pitch or wherever else, you want to do your very best every time. Training and dedication are part of how you get there, but so is your nutrition. What you eat is important for …
You finally hit that goal on your workout or team. Your legs are on fire, you’re covered in sweat, and you can barely make it out of the gym or off of the field or court. You feel like a rock star, but what comes next? After a great sports performance comes great recovery – …
