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Q&A: Painful Foam Rolling
Scott Wachter
Q: Why does it hurt in certain spots when I use a foam roll? Is that bad?
Mindset
Win With the Right Attitude
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"If you want outstanding results, you need good people with great talent and awesome attitudes." — John C. Maxwell
The best example of overachieving in sports is the Tampa Bay Rays in baseball. No one expected them to do half as well as they have done thus far. We're not even at the All-Star break, so they have ample opportunity to sink in the standings and/or not achieve the playoffs; nevertheless, they have accomplished much more than was thought possible.
The Performance Life
Celebrate Your Victories
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Yesterday, I watched Turkey face off against Germany in the semifinals of Euro 2008. Two amazing teams, one hard fought battle down to the final minutes.
The game was a grueling competition, but I also looked at it as a celebration.
Movement
Q&A: Building Strength for Pull-Ups
Dave Cruz
Q: I know that I will soon be called on to perform pull-ups as part of my workout. Right now I can only perform and handful of pull-ups at a time. When the Core Performance program calls on me to perform eight or more pull-ups, what should I do? – Greg, Oahu, HI
A: The most beneficial movements are often the most difficult, and pull-ups are among the hardest and best for your body. Here are a few strategies that will help you do more.
The Performance Life
Prepare For Your Big Shot
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Before the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship began, Scott Piri's goal was to help players on the Turkey National Soccer Team improve their overall performance, including strength, stability, balance, power and endurance. He also aimed to make them more resilient to injury through intense and innovative training sessions.
Movement
A Better Way To Blast Off
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Spring higher in sports by utilizing a technique known as "triple extension" in your training sessions. Triple extension means to fully extend at three joints: the ankles, knees, and hips.
Recovery
Better Sleep, Better Performance
The more sleep you get, the faster you can fly through the water, according to a new study. The study found that athletes who got extra sleep had quicker reaction time off the starting blocks, had more kick strokes and overall improved their times by .51 seconds.
The Performance Life
What to Eat at the Airport
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What's scarier than airport restaurants like Cinnabon, Chili's, Burger King or California Pizza Kitchen are the lines of people waiting to eat there.
Live Better
21 Ways to Travel Better
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The first secret for a road trip you can feel great about is not much of a secret at all: Pack. More specifically, pack with your health in mind. This is what mini bands and granola bars were made for, so make it a point to bring them with you, along with everything else you need to maintain your fitness—and your sanity. Then use these 21 tips to adjust your training and diet away from home. Instead of feeling rundown halfway through your trip, you'll return feeling stronger and more refreshed, and ready for your next adventure.
Play Better
Improve Your Speed on the Field
Scott Wachter
Improve your technique, raise your game. Simple, right? Problem is, whether you're an adult with a hectic work schedule or a kid going from one tournament to the next, there never seems to be time for the drills that make you better—the drills that matter. Prioritize technique drills and use the four keys that follow to bolster your skills, and boost your speed and agility.
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