The pandemic has threatened a multibillion-dollar business. But the cracks in the sport’s foundation have been visible for decades. The Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences have canceled all fall sports for 2020, including college football. So far, other major conferences’ football seasons (the SEC, for example) aren’t canceled — yet. The decision came amid general […]

Thinking about exercise intensity shows that you’re moving in the right direction. It’s important to get the right level of intensity for the result you’re trying to achieve. You probably already have a good idea of how hard you’re working out by your level of exhaustion. Now you need to ensure your exercise intensity is […]

Data science is basically a blend of several tools, principles of machine learning, and algorithms in order to find patterns or trends from the raw data.  You must be wondering how data science is different from data analysis. Well, a data analyst only focuses on decoding the patterns or trends from past data repositories. While […]

Clang, grunt, SLAM!   Clang, grunt, SLAM!  When you hear these sounds coming from the free weight area of your local gym, it’s easy to think that strength training will never be your thing. Don’t be so quick to judge. Setting off the Lunk Alarm every 15 minutes is not a prerequisite for lifting weights. But […]

In developing an athlete, an important part of improving competition performance is enhancing both the intensity of key individual sessions and supporting the accumulation of high volumes of training, while at the same time avoiding injury and unnecessary fatigue. Balancing the need for performance within sessions, accumulation of load, and injury and illness reduction can be […]

4 min read To shed pounds, you need to raise your heart rate and up the intensity. Here’s… 3 min read Whether you like it or not, a healthy and balanced lifestyle should most likely include… 8 min read Fat deposits around the waistline — often called “love handles” — are a common point… 8 […]

The surgery took place in February 2020, and he was riding again by September, despite the increased complication of the two previous tears. When he tore his right ACL in November, he already knew which doctor to see. Because that knee had less damage, he was back racing at the highest level in less than […]

Probably a couple of months after Will made his debut, Tyler Johnson, who’s now with the Brooklyn Nets and was with the Miami Heat for so many years, made his NBA debut and he was a former camper of ours. And his mom actually still has the letter—he actually wrote us a letter when he […]

Joel Reinhardt is the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at the University of Massachusetts, working with football and women’s lacrosse. He has previously served as an assistant at Nicholls State University, and as a GA at Springfield College. Freelap USA: What are some key facets of how you manage data to assist coaches in practice planning? […]

3D printer manufacturer Carbon and sports goods manufacturer CCM Hockey have 3D printed the world’s first NHL–certified hockey helmet liner. Produced using Carbon’s proprietary Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) resin process, the Super Tacks X with NEST (Next Evolution Sense Technology) features a digitally printed lattice structure on the inner lining. It is intended to deliver better breathability, comfort, and […]

1 min read Sports Biometrics Conference – THE place for sports scientists, coaches, trainers, and just about everyone… 1 min read The March 2021 edition of the Sports Biometrics Conference included a tremendous mix of content…

You might have heard about the benefits of aerobic exercises and also have been wondering about what an anaerobic exercise is and whether or not it’s beneficial. Earth’s Wisdom today wants to throw light on this topic so that you can make an informed choice. Aerobic exercise is actually any kind of cardiovascular conditioning, also […]

The fitness world has always been split down the middle between those who love to lift and those who love doing cardio. Most people who seek to get in shape choose to either build muscle by lifting weights and training with short, intense workouts, or burn fat by hitting the treadmill and exercising at a […]