athletes

The Concept2 SkiErg is loved (and loathed) for its ability to give you an intense full body workout in a matter of minutes. It is also a very sweaty staple at HYROX endurance events, but whether you are a seasoned SkiErg’er, or want to grab the cords for the first time, being short doesn’t...

College athletes are a competitive breed who aim for success in both the classroom and on the field, but a recent study suggests that not eating enough calories could lead to failure in both of these areas. That seems fairly obvious, but less clear is why growing boys and girls would restrict...

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by Chris Albert The Truth About Keto Diets for Lifters & Athletes Are you sedentary, pre-diabetic, and overweight? Then why are you using a keto diet made for those folks? Here's how lifters should do it. The aversion that most lifters have for low-carb zealotry is well deserved. This latest...

UFC has unveiled a redesign of its iconic official UFC fight gloves and the leading MMA company says it will enhance protection, fit, and flexibility for its athletes. The hope is that the new gloves will reduce the number of eye pokes and hand brakes that are seen inside the octagon. Key...

Mental health of Olympic athletes is no longer a taboo subject among these elite athletes, thanks in part to those who are willing to speak out about the pressures of competing at the highest level, like gymnast Simone Biles. And so, with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games mere months away, the U.S...

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned professional, the high of crossing a finish line, the rush of beating a personal best, and the relentless grind of pushing physical limits are all too familiar. And so is the fine line between peak performance and the precipice of injury. The throb...

When an athlete is looking for gains in explosiveness, it generally comes down to two things: Choose better parents or get stronger first. Too bad the first option is out. This leaves us with the second. If you want to get faster, jump higher, and be more powerful, get stronger first. But after...

Bodybuilding appears to be a glamorous sport. Athletes are on center stage, posing and flexing for the audience, and they are being cheered by fans around the world. But as is the case with other sports, there are more components to competing than the final product, and the fans don’t see those...

In today's era of modern bodybuilding, which is centered around social media and YouTube personalities, it seems as though the up and coming bodybuilder has it easier than previous generations. One can simply type in a question about the sport, and up will come answers in the form of articles...

IMG Academy Jared White is the director of athletic development at IMG Academy, where he oversees staff management and daily operations for the Athletic Training, Strength & Conditioning, and Nutrition departments. White has roughly 15 years of experience at the high school, collegiate and...

Humans are a naturally competitive species. As long as we have had sports to compete in, athletes have tried all kinds of things to be the best. They have used various substances and potions to improve athletic performance since the beginning of civilization. The ancient Greeks ate sesame seeds...

Anabolic steroids are drugs that resemble androgenic hormones (sometimes called male hormones) such as testosterone. Athletes consume them in the hope of gaining weight, strength, power, speed, endurance, and aggressiveness. They are widely used by athletes involved in such sports as track and...

Top athletes are always looking to get the most out of their performance by training to reach their maximum potential. A big part of their training may include finding ways to improve their breathing patterns, optimizing lung capacity, and shortening recovery time. Once thought of as just a way...

A balanced diet and healthful lifestyle that includes enough sleep should be sufficient to give most people the energy that they need for their daily activities. However, athletes push their bodies to peak performance, so these individuals may need an energy boost. In this article, we provide...

Steroids can be dangerous but can also be used safely. Steroids were used very often for all kinds of things and many still are. You may like the following article on steroid safety. Are Anabolic Steroids and Body Building Supplements Safe to Use? By Roma Jha Anabolic steroids and body...

Part VI Are Enzymes The Answer to Treat Genetic Diseases and other Modern Day Killers? A crowd of Bob's employees had gathered around me by this time. One of them asked, "Do you think that enzyme deficiency is causing the health problems in today's bodybuilders and left unchecked could...

Charles Staley, Strength Training, Training Programs, 2 As the old saying goes, “When you’re a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” And I’m guilty of this too. Since my training and experience is in athletic preparation, I tend to think of everyone as athletes. No matter what you do, no matter...

Will Brink, January 3, 2019, Articles, Brinkisms And Other Stuff, Strength Training, Training Programs, 17 If there’s one group of strength athletes that seems to be stuck in the late 60s -70s when it comes to their training approach, it’s bodybuilders. Some might argue bodybuilders are...

Due to the unique energy demands of strength and endurance based sports, athletes who participate in these activities have different carbohydrate requirements needed to fuel optimal performance. Aerobic endurance athletes and those who train for 60 minutes or more a day (think runners, cyclists...