I hope everyone’s week is going well. It’s a bit late, but here is a collection of recommended strength and conditioning reading for the week:

How and Why to Make the Perfect Super Shake – We’re big fans of “super shakes” for getting in healthy calories in a convenient way, especially if you’re a teenage athlete who hates waking up early for breakfast. Check out this great “how to” infographic on the topic from our friends at Precision Nutrition.

Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers – This is a book I should have read a long time ago, but for some reason, I never got around to it. I’m now halfway through listening to it, and I regret not doing so sooner. It could have made my education regarding stress and the autonomic nervous system a lot more efficient!

Baseball Injuries: What to Expect in the Next Few Months – Football season is over, so it’s time for baseball! Pretty soon, you’ll be hearing about how “Player X is on the disabled list with Injury Y.” In this article from a while back, I discuss exactly why this is the case.