EC on Rest Periods
Q: How long do you typically allow your athletes between sets? A: Rest periods are subject to so many factors that - believe it or not - I never make recommendations. Big guys need longer than little guys, and metabolic [...]
Question for the day…
Did you ever see a caveman wear orthotics? And, did the cavewomen ever rock high heels? Hmm...
Labral Tears and Pitchers
Q: I've developed some issues with my right shoulder due mostly to pitching in baseball. I've had an MRI done recently and I've been working with an ART specialist as well. So here's the email I just received from my [...]
Quad Pulls in Baseball
Q: There have been a few quadriceps pulls in MLB this year. Have you seen these before in baseball players? What gives? A: This is why I love baseball; it's probably one of the most at-risk sports you'll ever see [...]
Confessions of an Ex-Ironman
I have a confession to make: I'm an ex-Ironman. Sure, in late July, 2006, in Lake Placid, NY, I crossed the line following a 140.6 mile endurance event, but, following that race, mental weakness prevailed. This story shouldn't take away [...]
A Great Read on Being Barefoot
Just came across this excellent article: Feet Hurt? Stop Wearing Shoes
Preventing Plantar Fasciitis
Q: Another guy from my favorite basketball team went on the injured list with plantar fasciitis this week. What can be done to prevent this? A: Welcome to professional basketball! The average NBA player has very little dorsiflexion range of [...]
George Bush Agrees with Me
Bush adviser Hadley says it would be a 'cop-out' to skip opening ceremony
Listen Up, Hillary
Warning: this is as political as I will ever get in a blog or newsletter. Today, I read this article about Hillary Clinton advocating a partial boycott of the 2008 Beijing Olympics by the U.S. in light of China’s “reaction [...]
