When it comes to warming up, my routine has undoubtedly evolved over the years.
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Category: Training
How to Find Confidence on the Field
I’m sure every athlete has their own theory and draws confidence from many different places. For me, my confidence on the field during a game is directly connected to the amount of preparation I’ve put into training. Continue reading →
Rest Day vs. Active Recovery
Feeling sore? Whether it’s a sign of a good workout or some sort of injury, you may be familiar with the terms rest day and active recovery.
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Why Do You Need to Strengthen Your Hip Flexors?
Small but mighty, the hip flexors are vital for all athletes — contact and non-contact sports alike. And, because we’re a society of sitting (desk job, community by car, sitting on the couch watching TV) our hip flexors tend to be tighter which can lead to low-back pain, hip pain, and injury. If left untreated, it could lead to a hip replacement. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, hip replacements are on the rise in the United States.
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How Do You Train During the Offseason?
For many athletes, the offseason is a significant time. It’s our time to rest, recover, refocus, and then ultimately, it’s our time to get better.
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Recovery to Boost Your Game
Whether it’s injured or not, there’s one thing you ought to do to help improve your performance: Recover.
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Kyle Harrison’s 7 Lessons Learned from His Ankle Surgery
After ignoring a nagging ankle pain for years, lacrosse star Kyle Harrison of the Ohio Machine team, finally bit the bullet to get it looked at. The result: ankle surgery.
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How to Manage a Sprained Ankle
It may be one of the most painful, debilitating injuries you’ve ever experienced, but remember it’s just a sprain – and it’s treatable.
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Football Protection for Every Position
Football, while fun, is still a rough sport. Despite the helmets, pads, and other protection, injuries are part of the game. The variation of the player’s size, speed, position and physical contact, can play a role in the type of injury.