Sometimes your training program calls for a movement that you just plain hate. You know that it's good for you, that it's serving a purpose, but you still hate it. We feel you. In fact, we hate a lot of movements! In this new series, we talk about the movements we hate and why, and how we can try to learn to love 'em.
Read MoreInsanely successful NBA point guard Steph Curry uses sensory-deprivation "float" tanks to relax and recover after hard games. Is this new trend in sport performance just a fad, or is there actually something to this float tank therapy? What do you think?
Read MoreIt is no secret that some baseball coaches live to hate the bench press. The bench press develops the muscles of the chest and anterior shoulder, and, when used too often in strength training programs, can cause tightness and imbalances that put baseball and softball players at risk for shoulder injury. But does this mean we should simply ditch the bench altogether? Scott Colby, M.A., CSCS, lends his expertise on the relationship between the sport of baseball and the bench press, and makes a case for keeping this controversial lift in your training program.
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Read MoreIt can be tough to get young athletes to buy-in to a strength training program—especially in more aerobic sports, like soccer. Not only can strength training make soccer athletes stronger, faster, and more powerful on the pitch, it can also help keep them injury-free throughout the season. Katlyn Haycock, Assistant Strength Coach at the University of Michigan, shares her 5 pro tips on how to get soccer players excited to lift and buy into your training program as a whole.
Read MoreFind it hard to eat healthy on the go? Then you need to read Mike Bewley's top 5 quick and easy snacks to help you stick to your muscle-building goals and avoid the 3 PM vending machine run.
Read MoreStruggling with shin splints? Know someone who has them? Volt Coach Christye tackles this tricky overuse injury, what causes it, and how you can prevent it from ruining your season in the latest edition of Body Talk.
Read MoreAre you a skinny athlete looking to put on some muscle? Look no further. Mike Bewley shares 10 quick tips for safe weight gain in Part 6 of his popular series on building muscle. A quick read with some great facts: for example, did you know eating oats cold helps you to eat more? Read on to learn more...
Read MoreMany coaches want to use bodyweight movements as their primary training tool for their athletes—and while we agree that bodyweight training definitely has its place in a well-rounded training program, if you want to see real results, you have to pick up some weight!
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