Speed is one of the most sought out athletic qualities. A play can be broken down into milliseconds' actions, and while several other factors go into what makes a successful athlete on the field, such as tactical and technical preparation, perceptional awareness, and agility. The first step is brought up a lot, and for a good reason. The ability to...

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Sprints are great for the athletic and general populations. They are an incredible expression of speed and power. They also definitely have a more significant payoff than jogging when it comes to getting in shape, enhancing your health, boosting your strength, developing fast-twitch muscle fibers, shredding fat, and creating lean muscle mass. Sprinting Advantages Slows down aging and cognitive declineImproves...

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The new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) rolled out in October 2020. It will test soldiers' power, strength, endurance, and aerobic conditioning more practically than the previous test. In this article, we'll provide a brief overview of the six events within this test and provide strategic training tips so you can prepare for it. These tips will help soldiers or...

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With the most unprecedented year we’ve seen, the NFL accomplished something that has never happened in league history. There has been an NFL game played every day of the week. NFL fans are accustomed to watching their teams on Thursday, Sunday, and Monday. Major TV rights and marketing deals are set in stone before the season starts, and all plan...

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If you get an email about a new Oreo Burger at McDonald's, delete it; it's Spam!In a world where many are focusing more on unprocessed, single-ingredient foods, China seems to be trending in the opposite direction. As a registered dietitian, I'm not a fan of the low-nutrient food typically found at McDonald's, but I also defended them a bit after...

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Trey Sermon breaks a rushing record as he leads Ohio State to a Big 10 championship win against Northwestern. Sermon ended the day with 29 carries, 331 yards, and two touchdowns with an absurd 11 yards per carry. The 331 mark is now the record holder for most rushing yards in a game by a buckeye. The current record was...

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It's a new year and the same old resolutions list, which never stick or get accomplished. Well, let's not fall into the same old trap. Don't start the beginning of the year being negative. That is how failure ensues. Alas! Let 2021 be the year to accomplish your first resolution: choose something new. Start the year off on a positive...

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You may recognize this request situation: The puck comes to you on the ice during a scrimmage shift in Open Hockey or a team game. What do you then do with the puck?Whether you're on defense or forward positions, here are the available options, and your optimal choice depends on: Your momentary place on the iceYour location on ice, i.e.,...

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Teaching youth athletes proper strength training movements can be extremely difficult at times. Regardless of an athlete, many young people are still developing basic motor controls and coordination to perform any exercises, let alone a skillfully balanced lift with a load. This applies even more to achieving a hinge based movement. Seemingly one of the most challenging activities to teach...

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Those who are new to training see significant improvements in muscular strength and endurance quickly throughout the first several weeks of a structured exercise program. But as you become more experienced, those gains begin to slow down. This becomes even more true when you don't have access to heavier weights or various equipment for a completely new workout or program....

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