Endurance athletes often focus on stamina but neglect power, essential for optimal performance. Novices can start strength training with achievable goals and easy exercises, gradually increasing intensity. Shorten rest periods and maintain a balanced diet with lean protein for muscle growth. Balancing strength and stamina is key to success for all athletes.
Athletes at all levels often grapple with sports anxiety, impacting their performance and well-being. This persistent pressure can lead to negative consequences, including reduced focus, diminished enjoyment of the sport, and potential mental health issues. Seeking professional help and employing pre- and during-game strategies can aid in managing and overcoming sports anxiety, allowing athletes to regain control and reclaim their confidence.
Athletes and sports teams often struggle with travel fatigue, whether by plane or bus, and the toll it takes on their bodies. In preparing for travel, adequate rest, comfortable travel accessories, and mindful eating and drinking can help. While traveling, strategies like booking comfortable seats and adjusting sleep schedules can alleviate the impact. Post-arrival, focusing on nutrition, hydration, light exercise, and natural light exposure aids in recovery and adjustment to new time zones.
Protein powders boost your total protein and contribute calories, so they support muscle building and can fill in gaps in your diet. Amino acids target very specific and diverse areas of your metabolism.
Coaches can now use data to create custom plans for each athlete. They can target specific weaknesses, build on strengths, and make sure every training session is tailored to the individual’s needs.
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly Podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by a special guest, Natalie Graves. Natalie Graves is an expert in mental health, and specifically helps athletes maximize their success on and off the field. Generally, athletes’ overall mental wellness, performance in sports, and other areas of life have…
Sunshine makes people feel good. Consumers seek out products that simulate sunshine, like alarm clocks that wake them with a simulated sunrise, and therapy lamps that provide an artificial light mood boost, not to mention vacation destinations that offer unlimited sunshine. Not only does the sun provide a mental health boost, but it also positively…
In this episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Cole welcomes Rush physical therapist Brandon Abonce to the podcast, to talk about pickleball injuries, and how to avoid and treat them. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. and is quickly becoming the sport of choice for adults over 50. The game…
Gymnastics is a popular sport for both men and women, with close to 5 million athletes participating in the sport in the US across all age levels. The sport requires tremendous mental and physical discipline, with gymnasts acquiring a positive body image, high self-esteem and a “can-do” attitude. Physical benefits include strength, coordination, agility, and fitness….
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Steve Thayer from NextName, a platform designed to support athletes through the sale of digital collectibles called NFTs. The NCAA’s new regulations concerning the monetization of college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (known as NIL) shook the collegiate sports…
Inflammation is the body’s mechanism for healing itself. When your body encounters a virus, bacteria, or suffers an injury, it activates your immune system. The topic of inflammation has gained renewed attention through its connection to COVID-19 and long-haul COVID. However, chronic inflammation is a pervasive problem, with an estimated on out of every three…
Water Polo is one of the fastest growing sports in the USA at all age levels. The popularity and growth of the aquatic sport is attributed to an increased focus on additional play opportunities, the success of the Olympic Development Program, and new programs that get children interested in the sport, like Splashball. Be sure…