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Too often athletes see nutrition as the science of supplements, “pills and powders instead of real food.” But nutrition is more than how many scoops of protein powder you dump into your post-workout shake; it’ […]

Gratitude is a great way to keep things in perspective. Successful coaches appreciate that coaching is a journey. A fixation on results only hampers a coach’s ability to be effective. Practicing gratitude means t […]

Take a walk in the woods. As you are walking, focus on the sights, sounds, and smells around you. While you are washing dishes, listen to the sound of the water, smell the soap, and feel the dish in your hand. F […]

Everything you wanted to know about kids and weightlifting

by Dr. Erin Boynton

The medical community hasn’t always thought weightlifting is safe for kids. In the 80’s and 90’s, anecdotes of serious […]

Before I can answer, I first need to rephrase the question. Girls develop physically at different times and rates, and at 14 there’s wide variability in girls’ bodies—some are already menstruating and fully […]