3 min read They’re your last line of defense. They can make bad teams good and good teams… 3 min read Athletes make mental mistakes. Hitters swing at bad pitches. Gymnasts over rotate on tumbling passes…. 13 min read The last couple of years for many of us has been a series of trying… 2 […]
Whether your goal is to become a stronger athlete or build bigger muscles, lifting weights not only helps you look great in your favorite jeans and T-shirt, but it can support healthy joints, improve your heart health and promote weight loss. It’s tempting to hit the squat rack every single day if you’re seeing (or seeking) […]
You finally committed to an exercise routine. You’ve got cushy sneakers and cool new leggings. You’re huffing and puffing your way to wellness. Then your health tracker mentions needing to hit your target heart rate and you’re not sure what that means. No need to feel like an exercise newbie. Exercise physiologist Chris Travers, MS, explains […]
6 min read So all around the country gyms are opening their doors to the public again. I’m… 4 min read When I think of walking for cardio, I picture Jane Fonda-vibes outfits (hello, brightly-colored, high-cut Spandex and… 5 min read Recover Athletics designed an injury prevention app for runners using input and expertise from physical…
1 min read Sports Biometrics Conference – THE place for sports scientists, coaches, trainers, and just about everyone… 3 min read Researchers pinpoint how different types of physical activity affect cardiorespiratory fitness We all know that… 13 min read It took a lot to get Kadin Jarrouj off the football field during his senior…
Whether your goal is to become a stronger athlete or build bigger muscles, lifting weights not only helps you look great in your favorite jeans and T-shirt, but it can support healthy joints, improve your heart health and promote weight loss. It’s tempting to hit the squat rack every single day if you’re seeing (or seeking) […]
Javier Vidal is the head performance coach of Getafe CF, a low-budget, high-performing team in Spain’s top tier football league, La Liga. Vidal has more than a decade of experience as a performance coach, working with clubs across the Spanish league. He began working at Getafe in 2016 and works closely with the club’s head […]
We are excited to return with the 6th Annual Sports Biometrics Conference! Biometrics is revolutionizing sports. The Sports Biometrics Conference is the only conference specifically focused on the analysis of biometrics data – the measurement and statistical analysis of an athlete’s physical and behavioral characteristics – to improve athletic performance. The conference represents a chance […]
3 min read New contact training load guidance has been published by World Rugby and International Rugby Players… 2 min read Predictive health checks performed by wrist-wearables that record a person’s biometrics are possible, according to… 5 min read Check your goals and check the science to maximize your workout energy! As a personal trainer,… 5 […]
Rachel Jacobson, who spent 21 years at the NBA league office, has been named president of the Drone Racing League, becoming one of just a handful of women in the c-suite of a U.S. sports league (other high-profile women include WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow). Jacobson will lead the DRL’s […]
4 min read David R Clark, senior lecturer, strength and conditioning, Liverpool John Moores University & Carl Langan-Evans,… 2 min read Calories burned chart by activity and weight, including walking, sports, and everyday household activities The… 9 min read The other day I user-tested an impressive piece of technology on a field in Brooklyn… 2 […]
Nix’s sweat-based sensor measures subtle changes in biomarkers present in sweat to provide real-time measurements of an athlete’s level of hydration. By measuring things such as fluid losses, electrolyte losses, current hydration status, and core body temperature, Nix’s algorithms can provide athletes information on exactly how much fluid they should be consuming to avoid cognitive […]
12 min read Discover why a blend of both high- and low-intensity exercise is the best system of… 6 min read Every pass, shot and run is tracked – and that data has become big business…. 5 min read To learn more about the Upside platform and get access to similar reports and research,… 1 […]
The correct management of aerobic and anaerobic sets within a swimmer’s training will influence performance. This balance includes sharpening cardiovascular endurance and sprint speed. For instance, sprinters are more anaerobic-oriented. On the other hand, distance swimmers rely on the benefits of aerobic sets. In analyzing these types of workouts, the primary difference between aerobic and […]