Optimum Performance
Mariners Use Sensor Rings To Monitor Rest, Recovery
It may not be World Series rings, the Seattle Mariners have gifted their players with some high-tech jewelry that will hopefully result in an eventual deep postseason run. The Major League ballclub has outfitted their... more »
3 Major Health Benefits of Jumping Jacks
They may look like child’s play, but jumping jacks offer a slew of benefits — whether you’re 12 or 65. In a recent article with Insider.com, Jonathan Mike, a strength and conditioning coach and professor... more »
Q&A with Mississippi State Strength Coach Collin Crane
While everyone's focus in the college sports world is currently on football — and the teams that have and have not participated yet — Mississippi State strength coach is looking ahead to basketball and the... more »
WA Strength Coach Fueling High School Athletes
A Washington state high school strength and conditioning coach is counting on more of the right calories to build strength in student high schools. Colby Heefner, the Oak Harbor High School strength coach, working through... more »
Enhancing Athletes’ Immune System Through Nutrition, Does It Work?
Whether it’s running faster, lifting heavier, or achieving optimal body composition, athletes are always seeking ways to improve performance. Recently, particularly with the events surrounding COVID-19, many have begun to reconsider a major contributor to... more »
Benefits of High School and Youth Sports for Student-Athletes
The benefits of high school and youth sports have always been expressed by coaches, parents, and administrators. Now, however, there are quantifiable data that suggests there are considerable non-physical benefits of playing sports in addition... more »
Build Endurance with this Weight-Free Strength-Training Workout
Looking for a strength-training workout that doesn't require any weights or bands? Ela Dugan, a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach in Massachusetts has you covered. In a recent article in Runner's World, Dugan shared... more »
Golf Fitness Coach In Awe of Bryson DeChambeau
The runaway winner of the Rocket Mortgage Classic in July, Bryson DeChambeau, has wowed golf fans with his body transformation and the additional yardage he's picking up off the tee. En route to his tournament... more »