Practicing in small increments may even have some benefits over longer sessions, especially if the longer sessions are focused on one thing. When someone says “it’s time to practice” what’s the first thing that springs to mind? For most of us involved in fastpitch softball the answer is probably grabbing some equipment, running out to […]

Psychology can sometimes trump physiology, and it is important that athletes and other personnel involved in their development believe the training intervention and dose are sufficient to achieve desired effects. Effective strength and conditioning coaches conduct a needs analysis of both the athlete and his/her sport. A thorough examination of the physiological requirements of the […]

Any sudden, rigorous movements could lead to injuries. Dynamic swimming warmup exercises prepare you for the activity and lowers your risk of injuries. Some swimmers underestimate the importance of warming up before swimming. It’s not surprising as it’s usually tempting to just jump right in. However, there are many reasons taking time to warm up […]

Nicholas Boisvert steps out onto the ice confidently. His skate blades cut into the ice, holding their edge as he accelerates through a turn and speeds up the rink. He didn’t expect to do this again. “I lost my sight in 2012, so it’s been a few years,” he said. Boisvert, 35, grew up playing […]

It is baffling how we can go from feeling six feet deep in the dumps to swimming at supersonic speed in a matter of days. Although we spend most of our waking time either in the pool, going to or from the pool, or thinking about the pool, we also interact frequently with people who […]

After each exercise the players run one lap around the track and then jump right into the next exercise. The three-mile mixer is a workout specifically for hockey players.   It is great for hockey players looking to increase their leg strength, stamina, aerobic and anaerobic capability. This workout consists of 12 skating specific exercises done in intervals […]

After practicing this stretch regularly you should notice that your increased flexibility allows you to press your knees easily to the ground. Whether dancing to classical, modern, jazz or hip-hop music, dancers require a tremendous amount of strength and flexibility to bring the music to life through their bodies. Although your daily life may not […]

For all you college swimmers out there, give yourself a pat on the back for sticking with it. It truly is an admirable accomplishment. To the conflicted college swimmer, You are not alone. The reality is that nothing can prepare you for college swimming. Club and high school practices may come close in terms of […]

“Talking those over in advance as a family will be helpful — and it will help if the family can come up with strategies to get through those tough moments.” Many adults associate New Year’s resolutions with abandoned aspirations instead of positive changes. For those who struggle to stick with New Year’s resolutions, it can […]

Check only for purpose. Checking just for the sake of a hit is seldom of value and creates risk of self-injury, missed checks and open opposition players, as well as penalties. These Golden Rules are the key items players should be striving to master as they progress up through the ranks to high school and […]