Let’s face it: when it comes to hitting books, athletes don’t always have the best reputation. Despite several studies demonstrating that athletes perform better academically than non-athletes, this bias persists. According to a study by a Kansas University, athletes have better school attendance, higher graduation rates, higher scores on assessment tests and lower dropout rates. […]
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Sports performance training is essential for athletes that want to excel. To get ahead of competition, it’s no longer good enough to just be talented. Athletes need to be fast, powerful and strong. Youth sports don’t look like they used to; they changed from being a fun pastime to a $15.3 billion industry according to […]
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Do you want to make those crazy Michael Jordan dunks? Are you struggling to gain that competitive edge in your sport? The best athletes on the planet are also some of the most relentless when it comes to sport training. Vertical leap training is amongst the top training for athletes looking to increase their jump. […]
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Regardless of the sport, everyone wants to be faster – a faster basketball player, runner, biker, etc. The secret to a good athlete lies with their speed. Speed is the ticket to winning. It is what separates winners from losers. Many people believe that certain athletes are born with speed. No one is born with […]
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Practice makes perfect. What the adage doesn’t tell us is how we should practice; definitely, not without help. You don’t have to endure the tough, long workouts on your own. If you’re on the lookout for a bonus to your workout, weighted vests are there for that purpose. The fitness industry is in a constant […]
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There are many benefits to sports training. This may sound like a simple enough statement but what does it really mean? What do we mean by sports training and the benefits which come with it? Before you gain insight into how sports training can benefit you, you need to know a little about what it […]
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You want to be the best athlete you can be, don’t you? Well, you will need to train, train, and train some more. It is only when your body is in peak condition that you can finally compete at a high-level. In peak physical condition, you are the best you can be. But, things do […]
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Written by: AnnieWall If you are new to running, you may just be starting to appreciate how important it is to protect your joints. To continue enjoying the sport, one of the most important things that you need to is to look after your joints and tendons. The issue of best joint protection for runners […]
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You want to be the best that you can be. For any athlete who wants to compete in their sport, they need to train hard. Training is as much about training in your specific discipline as it is about improving your athletic ability. Improving your athletic ability includes a wide array of exercises and activities, […]
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Written by: AnnieWall Getting ready for an athletic competition is not only about building muscle and increasing aerobic capacity. For many athletes, it is about cutting weight to achieve maximum performance. This is particularly important when you are an endurance athlete. Healthy weight loss is one of the things which will help to improve your […]
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