Introduction Preparing to compete in a sport that is more than a game prepares athletes that engage in these sports for the conditioning needed for performance in organized sports—increasing the prescribed capacities and performance-related technologies required in [the game] ([agility] for tennis, [endurance] for soccer, etc.). Unlike traditional fitness programs, sport-specific training does not use […]

What is athletic mobility training? Mobility training for athletes is all about improving the body’s capability to move in a free-flowing, efficient, and controlled manner through a full range of motion. It includes dynamic and static exercises, joint-specific drills, and activation work that will help improve all aspects of performance (flexibility, stability, and movement quality) […]

What Is Functional Movement Screening (FMS)? Functional Movement Screening (FMS) is a screening and assessment tool used to identify imbalances and dysfunctional patterns. It evaluates 7 basic patterns of movement (that require mobility and stability) by assigning from 0 (pain during movement) to 3 (perfect execution) points to each movement pattern, for a total score […]

Performance Nutrition for Athletes Nutrition is important for athletes looking for peak performance, improved recovery, and overall well-being. It’s about attentively balancing macronutrients and micronutrients, strategically timing meals, and adjusting nutrition to the type and intensity of exercise. Energy Needs & Avoiding RED-S Working out, athletes need more food energy and nutrients. When energy intake […]

Introduction Because youth athletic health programs aren’t just about taking home trophies: they can transform lives by promoting physical health and mental resilience, by teaching social skills and sportsmanship, and by encouraging lifelong habits that keep kids healthy and out of emergency rooms. Through giving positive and organized atmospheres, they prepare young athletes to be […]

Introduction Prehabilitation (“prehab” for short) is a preventative and structured approach to maximise an athlete’s physical preparedness for the demands of sport. Rehabilitation is for after the injury; prehabilitation is for before: Where rehabilitation aims to repair injuries that have already happened, prehabilitation tries to exploit an opportunity—checking the series of boxes that contribute to […]

💤 Introduction Whether you’re an elite athlete or weekend warrior, we all know—performance isn’t just built on the field; it’s built through recovery. Orderly recovery tactics enable athletes to heal, refuel, and return to top form both psychologically and physically. But as we move into 2025, nascent approaches—from smart nutrition and wearable devices to mental […]

🏃‍♂️ Why Preventing Athletic Injuries Matters Physical Conditions: Sprains, Tears, and Overuse Sports injuries—ranging from sprains to ACL tears to overuse conditions—are common among athletes of all ages. Close to 80% of long-distance runners and 44% of short-distance runners suffer from at least 1 injury a year. These injuries don’t just bench the athletes: they […]

That is, peak athletic performance is not just about hard work at the gym, but if there is one thing which can ensure peak performance, that is proper nutrition. Nutrition is proper fuel for the body and repair and performance. In this article, learn more about the principles of peak performance nutrition, how to structure […]