Winter workouts for around the house
By Joe Frollo Tue, 02/26/2013 - 10:40am
It’s easy to feel lazy during these coldest months.
The idea of going outside to exercise becomes a fleeting one behind closed doors and under warm blankets.
Fortunately, there are plenty of options to build core strength and flexibility while not leaving the house – two areas young football players can develop without heavy weights and expensive equipment, according to Aaron Ruth, a sports performance specialist at St.Vincent Sports Performance in Indianapolis.
Improved coordination comes with time, repetition
By Joe Frollo Thu, 05/03/2012 - 10:19am
Growing up can be an awkward time for any young athlete.
As their bodies change, it can take time for coordination to catch up.
Greg Moore has a simple solution to help kids improve their balance, mechanics and fluid movements – get out and play.
“Nothing beats going out in the backyard or in the driveway and playing pickup games with family and friends,” said Moore, a performance specialist for St.Vincent Sports Performance, the official performance medicine partner of USA Football.
Staying cool: The essentials for dealing with the August heat
By Will Frasure Thu, 08/04/2011 - 1:36pm
Coaches face a dilemma every August.
On one hand, the start of the preseason means getting their players in shape, but they have to do it during the hottest time of the year. This combination forces them to monitor how much they push their players during the late summer heat.
