Exploring the Basics: Competition Powerlifting

Author: Britton Schaeufele, LAT, ATC, Cobi Matsumoto

Date: November 27, 2023

Welcome to the thrilling world of competition powerlifting! Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just beginning your fitness journey, powerlifting offers a unique blend of strength, technique, and Continue reading →

Eccentric Training and Treating Tendinopathies

What is Eccentric Training?

Eccentric training, also sometimes referred to as “negative reps,” is a specific method of weight training in which a muscle lengthens under a load or weight. This type of training can be seen in exercises such Continue reading →

Key Points for Running Nutrition

It’s our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of all our athletes so this month we asked Coach Copley for some key nutrition points and tips to keep running athletes healthy. Here’s what he had to say about sprinters Continue reading →

What is Overtraining?

All athletes are familiar with sore muscles, fatigue, and the occasional aches and pains after a hard work-out or training session. Those pains typically resolve within 1-2 days (sometimes longer if you are older) of active or passive rest and Continue reading →

Sport Specialization in Young Athletes and Promoting Long-Term Athletic Development

Collaborators: Nicole Schapiro MSAT, LAT, ATC, David C. Johnson MD, Timothy S. Johnson MD, Shannon L. Nicholson DNP, FNP

Editor: Briton Schaeufele, ATC, Daryl Copley CSCS

Affiliations: The National Sports Medicine Institute

What is Sports Specialization?

Sports specialization is the Continue reading →