Body Care for the Judoka
Judo is a physically demanding sport that involves a lot of throwing, grappling, and controlling techniques. For elite judo athletes...
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Solomon Black
- Nov 5
- 4 min
Recovery for Marathon Runners
Marathon running is an exhilarating feat of endurance, determination, and perseverance. However, as the miles stack up, so does the wear...
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Solomon Black
- Oct 26
- 2 min
Striving through Allergy Season: Tips for Athletes
Fall's here. For some, it's about fashion and pumpkin spice, but for the athlete, it's about maintaining peak performance amidst a cloud...
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Solomon Black
- Aug 17
- 2 min
Common Foot Infections in Athletes: Signs, Prevention, and Treatment
Athletes frequently face the risk of foot infections. Learn more about the most common foot infections in sports, their signs ad symptoms.
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Solomon Black
- Aug 14
- 2 min
Exploring the Potential: The Science of Hot and Cold Showers for athletes
As intense athletes push their limits, recovery becomes paramount to maintaining peak performance. One intriguing method gaining...
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Solomon Black
- Jun 23
- 3 min
Elevate Your Performance with Optimal Foot Care
In this article, we explore the importance of effective foot care for modern professional athletes.
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Solomon Black
- May 16
- 3 min
Train Clean. Why Good Hygiene is Essential to Your Performance
As an elite athlete, you're no stranger to the rigors of intense physical training and competition. But did you know that good hygiene...
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Solomon Black
- May 10
- 2 min
The Importance of Warming up for High Performance Athletes
As a high performance athlete, you know that proper warm-up is key to success. It can help you avoid injury and improve your performance,...
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Susan Jody Willis
- Feb 11
- 3 min
How Can Athletes Stay in the Game During the Cold Winter Season?
As an athlete, caring for your health should be one of your main priorities. But beyond keeping yourself in the best shape physically,...
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Erica Marcano, MS ATC, CSCS
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
FOUR THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU’RE WORKING TO OVERCOME AN INJURY
When we’re playing a sport, we often have external encouragement, from teammates, coaches, friends, and family. But when we’re injured,...
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Susan Jody Willis
- Nov 22, 2022
- 3 min
The Financial Side of Being an Athlete and Why it Matters
PHOTO CREDIT: Unsplash Despite what many may think, the lifestyle of an athlete is not as flashy as one may imagine. Many of them — even...
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Erica Marcano, MS ATC, CSCS
- Nov 20, 2022
- 3 min
FIVE TIPS FOR WHEN THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO DO IS WORKOUT
We've all been there. You've had a great fitness routine going, but suddenly, you hit a slump and the last thing you want to do is work...
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A.D.
- Jul 9, 2022
- 1 min
Poise + Performance: Taylor Anderson
Today's Poise featured athlete is Pro Sprinter and Entrepreneur, Taylor Anderson! What Inspires You? I’m inspired by my legacy and...
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A.D.
- Feb 21, 2022
- 2 min
Poise + Performance: Isaiah Davis, Finding His Purpose
Meet Washington Sprinter, Isaiah Davis. poised and focused to fine tune his craft and claim his potential. What inspires you? My mom and...
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Erica Marcano, MS ATC, CSCS
- Oct 7, 2021
- 3 min
The Science behind Lifting and Living Healthy from Athletic Trainer, Erica Marcano, MS ATC,
Resistance training is an important component for both initial weight loss and the maintenance of your goal weight, for several reasons.
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Solomon Black
- Sep 12, 2021
- 2 min
Poise + Performance: Rachel Guest
Meet Multi-event champion and American Record Holder, Rachel Guest, striving for even greater! What inspires you? I am inspired by the...
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A.D.
- Sep 12, 2021
- 1 min
Poise + Performance: Kevin Samuels
In this feature we highlight Masters Pentathlete Kevin Samuels, always hungry to maintain high performance. What inspires you? What...
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Solomon Black
- Sep 12, 2021
- 2 min
Poise + Performance: Tristian Green
What is a technical aspect of your sport you are focusing on or have previously improved?
My pass coverage. I worked hard this past offseaso
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Erica Marcano, MS ATC, CSCS
- Sep 10, 2021
- 2 min
The Deadlift Dilemma: Smart tips on this lift from Athletic Trainer, Erica Marcano, MS ATC, CSCS,
Deadlifts - some people swear by them, other people hate them. Along with crunches, deadlifts are one of the exercises that seem to spark...
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Solomon Black
- Sep 3, 2021
- 2 min
Poise + Performance: Rondrick Parker, Mastering His Craft
In this feature we highlight Masters Champion Sprinter Rondrick Parker! Mastering his craft and fine tuning his focus to claim his...
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