optimum performance
IMG Academy partners with foot scanning tech company
IMG Academy, a prep school and sports training facility in Bradenton, Florida, has partnered with foot scanning technology, orthotics and foot health company Aetrex to bring its technology on-site at IMG and provide insoles to student-athletes… more »
Therabody launches palm-cooling device
The new Therabody CryoTherm Palm is a portable, science-backed thermoregulation device engineered to lower core body temperature, delay fatigue and sustain peak athletic performance during high-intensity training and competition. (Photo courtesy... more »
Gatorade launches research effort to address women’s hydration science
Gatorade unveiled last week a multiyear global research commitment called “Body of Science” that is aimed at advancing the science of women’s hydration and nutrition. The effort will be led by the Gatorade Sports Science... more »
UMass Lowell launches center to advance equipment design, athlete performance
The University of Massachusetts Lowell has launched its Center for Sports Engineering and Performance, a research facility that plans to bring together sporting goods manufacturers, sports leagues and interdisciplinary researchers to enhance equipment design and... more »
Optimizing recovery time after a sports injury
Recovery from a sports injury depends on many factors, most importantly the type and severity. But no matter the injury, it’s important to give yourself time to fully heal before rushing back to competition or... more »
Early sports education can help development in children
Sports has always been considered a microcosm for life. The lessons learned between the lines can stay with young athletes for a lifetime. But the development of sports education in children goes far beyond just... more »
