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POISE AND PERFORMANCE

...a blog for athletes

Why Proper Sleep is a Non-Negotiable for High-Performance

4 days ago3 min read

Why Proper Sleep is a Non-Negotiable for High-Performance

Discover why quality sleep is crucial for athletes' recovery, performance, and mental resilience. Prioritize your rest for peak performance.

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Solomon Black

Mar 234 min read

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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"How Can Strength Training Improve Fencing Performance?"

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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How Blood Sugar can impact Athletic Performance

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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"How to Maintain Peak Athletic Performance During Spring Allergy Season"

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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Common Foot Infections in Athletes: Signs, Prevention, and Treatment

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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Exploring the Potential: The Science of Hot and Cold Showers for athletes

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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Elevate Your Performance with Optimal Foot Care

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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Train Clean. Why Good Hygiene is Essential to Your Performance

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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The Importance of Warming up for High Performance Athletes

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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How Can Athletes Stay in the Game During the Cold Winter Season?

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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FOUR THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU’RE WORKING TO OVERCOME AN INJURY

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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The Financial Side of Being an Athlete and Why it Matters

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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FIVE TIPS FOR WHEN THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO DO IS WORKOUT

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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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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Poise + Performance: Isaiah Davis, Finding His Purpose

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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The Science behind Lifting and Living Healthy from Athletic Trainer, Erica Marcano, MS ATC,

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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