Recovery for Marathon Runners
Marathon running is an exhilarating feat of endurance, determination, and perseverance. However, as the miles stack up, so does the wear...
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Solomon Black
Feb 173 min read
"How Can Strength Training Improve Fencing Performance?"
Strength training is crucial for elite fencers with Olympic aspirations. Since fencing was introduced in the modern Olympics in 1896, the...
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Solomon Black
Dec 28, 20232 min read
How Blood Sugar can impact Athletic Performance
As a professional athlete, mastering your blood sugar levels is a critical aspect of your training and performance strategy. Glucose...
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Solomon Black
Nov 11, 20233 min read
Body Care for the Judoka
Judo is a physically demanding sport that involves a lot of throwing, grappling, and controlling techniques. For elite judo athletes...
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Solomon Black
Oct 26, 20232 min read
"How to Maintain Peak Athletic Performance During Spring Allergy Season"
For some athletes, seasonal challenges means maintaining peak performance amidst a cloud of allergens. Pollen and mold might be turning...
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Solomon Black
Aug 17, 20232 min read
Common Foot Infections in Athletes: Signs, Prevention, and Treatment
Athletes frequently face the risk of foot infections. Learn more about the most common foot infections in sports, their signs ad symptoms.
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Solomon Black
Aug 14, 20232 min read
Exploring the Potential: The Science of Hot and Cold Showers for athletes
As intense athletes push their limits, recovery becomes paramount to maintaining peak performance. One intriguing method gaining...
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Solomon Black
Jun 23, 20233 min read
Elevate Your Performance with Optimal Foot Care
In this article, we explore the importance of effective foot care for modern professional athletes.
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Solomon Black
May 16, 20233 min read
Train Clean. Why Good Hygiene is Essential to Your Performance
As an elite athlete, you're no stranger to the rigors of intense physical training and competition. But did you know that good hygiene...
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Solomon Black
May 9, 20232 min read
The Importance of Warming up for High Performance Athletes
As a high performance athlete, you know that proper warm-up is key to success. It can help you avoid injury and improve your performance,...
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Susan Jody Willis
Feb 11, 20233 min read
How Can Athletes Stay in the Game During the Cold Winter Season?
As an athlete, caring for your health should be one of your main priorities. But beyond keeping yourself in the best shape physically,...
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Erica Marcano, MS ATC, CSCS
Dec 27, 20222 min read
FOUR THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU’RE WORKING TO OVERCOME AN INJURY
When we’re playing a sport, we often have external encouragement, from teammates, coaches, friends, and family. But when we’re injured,...
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Susan Jody Willis
Nov 22, 20223 min read
The Financial Side of Being an Athlete and Why it Matters
PHOTO CREDIT: Unsplash Despite what many may think, the lifestyle of an athlete is not as flashy as one may imagine. Many of them — even...
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Erica Marcano, MS ATC, CSCS
Nov 19, 20223 min read
FIVE TIPS FOR WHEN THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO DO IS WORKOUT
We've all been there. You've had a great fitness routine going, but suddenly, you hit a slump and the last thing you want to do is work...
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A.D.
Jul 9, 20221 min read
Poise + Performance: Taylor Anderson
Today's Poise featured athlete is Pro Sprinter and Entrepreneur, Taylor Anderson! What Inspires You? I’m inspired by my legacy and...
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A.D.
Feb 21, 20222 min read
Poise + Performance: Isaiah Davis, Finding His Purpose
Meet Washington Sprinter, Isaiah Davis. poised and focused to fine tune his craft and claim his potential. What inspires you? My mom and...
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Erica Marcano, MS ATC, CSCS
Oct 6, 20213 min read
The Science behind Lifting and Living Healthy from Athletic Trainer, Erica Marcano, MS ATC,
Resistance training is an important component for both initial weight loss and the maintenance of your goal weight, for several reasons.
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Solomon Black
Sep 12, 20212 min read
Poise + Performance: Rachel Guest
Meet Multi-event champion and American Record Holder, Rachel Guest, striving for even greater! What inspires you? I am inspired by the...
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A.D.
Sep 12, 20211 min read
Poise + Performance: Kevin Samuels
In this feature we highlight Masters Pentathlete Kevin Samuels, always hungry to maintain high performance. What inspires you? What...
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Solomon Black
Sep 12, 20212 min read
Poise + Performance: Tristian Green
What is a technical aspect of your sport you are focusing on or have previously improved?
My pass coverage. I worked hard this past offseaso
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