by Kristina Swanson | Jun 6, 2019
Training and eating for endurance races is quite different from most sports. It takes a lot of additional planning and can be a time-consuming process. You can’t just wake up and decide to run 15 miles on an empty stomach, or do your long run in the middle of the day...
by Kristina Swanson | Apr 12, 2019
Body recomposition is a hot topic these days. By definition, body recompositioning is the process of gaining lean muscle mass while reducing fat mass. Depending on your goals, your weight may increase, decrease, or stay the same during this process (remember lean...
by Molly King | Apr 5, 2019
Back pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint and the #1 reason for doctors visits among adults. It affects over 80% of us at some point in our lifetime! Unfortunately, most of these patients go to see their primary care physician, looking for answers. ...
by Molly King | Mar 22, 2019
Ankle sprains are one of the most common orthopedic injuries occurring in sports, and it is the most commonly seen orthopedic injury in emergency rooms. Most people who sprain their ankle feel it is necessary to go to the emergency room to make sure that the ankle...
by Grant Norland | Mar 20, 2019
Playing above the rim vs. below the rim is a complete game-changer. While there are many skills and physical traits that go into being a good basketball player, being an explosive athlete who can out-jump your competition makes a big difference on the court. What...
by Kristina Swanson | Mar 13, 2019
A lot of people assume snacking is an unhealthy habit, but many athletes require daily snacks to reach their nutrition goals. Yes, mindless snacking on chips and ice cream while watching netflix may undermine your progress if your goal is to lose weight, but for...
by Molly King | Mar 12, 2019
With two feet of snow on the ground and “spring” sports starting this week, high school track athletes around the state will take to running the concrete halls of their schools. Once it warms up, they will be joined by thousands of competitive and recreational...
by Molly King | Mar 5, 2019
As the hockey season comes to a close, it’s time for athletes to start thinking about what they are going to do in the off-season. The off-season is the ideal time to recover from injury, address movement dysfunctions, and focus on physical training to improve...
by Grant Norland | Mar 2, 2019
There are many skills and attributes that go into becoming a great hockey player – skating speed is probably one of the most important to taking a player to the next level. But, how can you do that besides just skating more? What you do in the gym can have a...
by Inspired Athletx | Feb 28, 2019
I still get chills every time I take the ice in front of a crowd. The feeling of knowing that people came to watch me and my team play is like no other. I am currently in my last year of juniors and playing for a team in Utica, NY. I am having my best season of my...
