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LATEST ARTICLES ( 607 )
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‘Driven from Within’ by Michael Jordan (Book Summary)
PCN Photography / Alamy Stock Photo Driven from Within is a hybrid sports and business biography written by Michael Jordan with editor Mark Vancil. The book is... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2020 SPORTS -
7 Things Athletes Can Learn from ‘Michael Jordan: The Life’ by Roland Lazenby...
Rich Kane Photography / Alamy Stock Photo Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player in history. A six-time NBA champion, ten-time scoring champion, and... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2020 SPORTS -
Michael Jordan and the Power of Learning from Defeats and Losses
Allstar Picture Library / Alamy Stock Photo For nearly two decades, Michael Jordan’s talent, unrelenting competitive desire, and work ethic cut swaths across th... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2020 SPORTS -
Mindset of a Champion: 6 Books Every Athlete Should Read
When it comes to high-performing, high-flying athletes, we rarely talk about technique, how much they lift, or what their diet looks like. What interests us... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2020 SPORTS -
The Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden (Book Summary)
The Motivation Myth, How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win is a necessary read for athletes, coaches, gym-goers, and anyone else who battles with... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2020 SPORTS -
Heads-Up Baseball: Playing the Game One Pitch at a Time (Book Summary)
Heads-Up Baseball: Playing the Game One Pitch at a Time is a mental training book by the late Ken Ravizza and Tom Hanson. The book is a guide to mastering the... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2020 SPORTS -
5 Best Gym Duffel Bags for Working Out
Looking for a killer duffel bag for hauling your gym gear? We break down the best duffel bags for the gym. You have your shaker cup, your squat shoes, your... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2019 SPORTS -
5 Things to Know About Training with a Weighted Vest
Should you train with a weight vest? Maybe. Here are some of my favorite benefits of training with this simple, under-rated tool. The weight vest is about as... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2019 SPORTS -
5 Best Weighted Vests for Dominating Your Workouts
Looking to increase the resistance in your training? Here’s a breakdown of the best weight vests for working out. If you’re struggling to feel maximally... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2019 SPORTS -
MarcPro Review: The Ultimate Recovery Tool for Athletes
Here’s a full review of the Marc Pro, your secret weapon for faster recovery and better training. As an athlete you take your performance seriously. Real... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2018 SPORTS -
The Rumble Roller: The Ultimate Foam Roller (Review)
Foam rolling and self-myofascial release. No longer just for high-performance athletes or those trying to navigate an injury, it’s a practice that is being... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2017 SPORTS -
The Best 3 Foam Rollers for Athletes and Gymgoers
Looking for reviews of the most popular foam rollers on the market? Here are the best foam rollers for boosting recovery, decreasing muscle soreness, and... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2017 SPORTS -
How Gratitude Can Make You a Better Athlete
When it comes to sleeping better, and decreasing stress, there are fewer easier things to do than show some gratitude. Here’s more on the power of gratitude... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2017 SPORTS -
9 Reasons Athletes Should Do Front Squats
There will always be a debate over what kind of squat is best. Here’s what front squats can do for athletes. When it comes to developing lower body power and... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2017 SPORTS -
What’s the Best Stance Width for Squats?
The squat will always be king. But the devil, as they say, is in the details. Here’s what you need to know about your squat stance width. Read more
Posted on 02 April 2017 SPORTS -
How to Be a Mentally Tough Athlete
Mental toughness is one of the dominant characteristics of top athletes. Here’s your guide to becoming mentally tougher so that you can crush the competition an... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2017 SPORTS -
Why You Should Write Down Your Workout Goals
You already know that setting goals is important. Here’s why you should be writing down your workout goals. We all have workout goals that we want to achieve. Read more
Posted on 01 April 2017 SPORTS -
Sprint Athletes: Do Quarter Squats for Speed and Power
Want to improve your vertical jump and 40-yard dash? New research shows that when it comes to developing speed and power quarter squats is the way to go. Read more
Posted on 30 March 2017 SPORTS -
Why Athletes Should Not Skip Eating Breakfast
Breakfast has long been touted as the most important meal of the day, and for athletes, it very well might be. Here is why breakfast continues to reign supreme... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2017 SPORTS -
How to Develop World-Class Self-Awareness
Self-awareness and accountability are the ignition for improvement, whether it’s in the gym, on the playing field, or in life. Here’s how to become more... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2017 SPORTS