by Darius BurrusPerformance Coach at Next LevelCFSC, NASM Strength training, or any kind of workout program done correctly, is always beneficial to your health. With athletes, strength training helps prevent injury, prepares your body for the demands of the game, and improves field or court performance. The stronger you are, the better you are. If…
By Austin BrownNext Level Coach & former pro football player for the Texans and The Saints Growing up a three-sport athlete, unlike many athletes now, I was always on the go. This revolving door of practices, games, meetings, lifts/workouts, and treatment hasn’t had a halt in over 10 years. This has been my life…
by Colby Schreckengost MS, BS, CPT, FMS When it comes to middle school athletes, parents often ask, “Should my 12 year-old be lifting weights?” For children participating in sports, organizations like The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommend some form of strength training…
by Chris Ludwig, CSCS, Noonan SportsShared with permission Editors note: When we come across an article from another fitness professional that conveys a strong and accurate message, we are happy to share it with our readers. Below is one such article! Summer can sometimes be a very busy time for athletes, with this camp and that…
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by Cory Albright Director of Athlete PerformanceCertified Strength & Conditioning SpecialistUSAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach No matter how dedicated to the gym you are, you will be faced with days where you just don’t want to go. Maybe it was a long miserable day at work or there are chores waiting at home or…