Calf Muscle Pain
A pulled or torn calf muscle, also called a calf strain, causes sudden pain in the back of the lower leg.

The Best Core Exercises
Core exercises should focus on the entire torso, from head to feet, in order to develop strong, solid core strength.

The Plank Exercise
Learn how to perform the plank - an abdominal exercise that builds core strength and stability.

Muscle Soreness After Exercise
Muscle pain, soreness and stiffness that shows up a day or two after a workout is common if you changed or increased your workout intensity.

Exercise Recovery
What you do after exercise can help or hinder your recovery. Learn what to do to speed your physical recovery from a hard workout.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Iliotibial band syndrome, also called IT band syndrome often causes pain on the outside of the knee.

Muscle Spasms and Cramps
A muscle spasm or cramp is a painful involuntary contraction that can stop athletes in their tracks. Here's how to deal with cramping muscles.

Fast and Slow Twitch Muscle
Fast and slow twitch muscle fibers (or Type I and Type II fiber types). Does muscle fiber type determine an athlete's strength, power, speed and endurance or athletes respond to training?

Groin Pain
Groin pain can be caused by a muscle pull, strain, tear or a hernia.

Eating Before Exercise
Eating before exercise. Whether you are eating before an athletic competition, or a basic training workout, what you eat can make a difference in both your performance and recovery.

Ice or Heat an Injury
Confused about when to use ice and when to use heat on your injuries, aches and pains? Here are the guidelines for deciding on ice or heat for injuries.

Skin Abrasions and Road Rash
Best treatments for skin abrasions, cuts and scrapes and road rash.

Core Workout Routine
Quick Core Workout Exercise 1: The Plank

Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles Tendonitis is a chronic injury that causes heel pain and occurs primarily from overuse.

Bridge Exercise
The bridge exercise helps strengthen the glutes, hamstrings and core.

30 Second Sprint Workouts
Want more endurance? Do some sprints! Just six workouts of 30-second sprints may be more effective in improving cardiovascular fitness than an hour of daily moderate activity.

Sprains and Strains
Do you know the difference between a sprain and a strain? Learn the difference in severity, symptoms and treatments for muscle sprains and strains, and when you should see a physician for treatment.

Joint Noise Popping and Cracking
What causes Crepitus? Joint noise such as popping and cracking, and is there anything I can do about it?

Hamstring Injury
Hamstring Pull, Tear, or Strain - the most common injury among runners.

Rest Recovery After Exercise
Most athletes know that adequate rest after exercise is essential to high level performance. The body repairs and strengthens itself in the time between workouts, and continuous training can actually weaken the strongest athletes. Follow these tips to get the most from your rest and recovery days.

PRICE - Soft Tissue Injury First Aid
RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation and is recommended for the immediate treatment of most soft tissue sports injuries such as sprains and strains.

The Best Time to Exercise
What is the best time to exercise? There are pros and cons of morning, afternoon and evening exercise and athletic performance, but research may uncover the best time for exercise.

Cardio Before Weights?
What should I do first weight lifting or aerobic exercise? Learn what the experts say about the benefit of doing cardio exercise before weights or weights before cardio.

What Is Interval Training
Interval training workouts are a great ways for athletes to improve both speed and endurance.

The Best Ab Exercises
The best ab exercises for athletes should work the entire core, not just the abdominal muscles.

Dragon Flag Exercise
Credited to Bruce Lee, the Dragon Flag is an advanced core exercise

Bicycle Crunch Exercise
The Bicycle Crunch exercise tops the list of best ab exercises for activating the rectus abdominus.

Best Agility Drills
Agility drills can help athletes improve coordination, speed, power and specific sports skills.

Foam Roller Massage
If you have tight muscles, get a great sports massage by doing foam roller exercises. Learn how to soothe tight muscles by using your own body weight to release tight fascia.

Side Stitch - Side Ache
What causes a side stitch or side ache while running

Is My Knee Pain Serious?
Most athletes will experience some knee pain from time to time, but there are some clues that indicate more serious knee pain that may need to be seen by a doctor for a complete evaluation and treatment plan. Here are a few signs that you should get your knee pain checked by a doctor.

Eating After Exercise
What you eat immediately after exercise is critical to recovery and improves your ability to train consistently.

V-Sit Abdominal Exercise
How to do the V-Sit abdominal exercise for abdominal strength.

OTC Pain Relievers
What pain medication should you take for sports injuries? Choosing between NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories), aspirin, ibuprofen, or Acetaminophen is confusing at best. Learn how these drugs work, if they are safe and what to take for moderate pain relief.

Achilles Tendon Heel Stretch
Learn how to safely perform a standing Achilles tendon and heel stretch

Black Eye
What Causes a Black Eye? A black eye is not uncommon after an injury to the face or the head. Even a

Ice Bath for Recovery
Many elite athletes use an ice water bath as a standard way to recover from intense workouts. What does a dip in an ice water bath do and can it improve exercise recovery and performance?

Overtraining Syndrome
Overtraining syndrome occurs in athletes who train beyond the body's ability to recover and results in decreased performance.

Muscular Endurance Definition
What Is Muscular Endurance?

Best and Worst Ab Exercises
Looking for the best ab exercises? Research shows which ab exercises are the best and worst for a stronger core.

Bodyweight Exercises
Bodyweight exercises can be done any time with no equipment other than you own body weight. Perfect for budget exercise, traveling, home workouts or adding a bit of variety to your regular exercise routine.

How To Do Push Ups
The push-up exercise is a great upper body and core strength exercise that when done properly uses muscles in the chest, shoulders, triceps, back, abs and even the legs.

What Is VO2 Max?
VO2 max or maximal oxygen uptake is one factor that can determine an athlete’s capacity to perform sustained aerobic efforts. It refers to the maximum amount of oxygen that an athlete can use during maximal or exhaustive exercise.

The Best Butt Exercises
Build a better butt. Get you glutes firing with these exercises to activate and strengthen the glutes.

Shin Splints
Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) is a common running injury that results in pain over the shin bone. Learn how you can treat or prevent shin splints.

Aerobic - Anaerobic Metabolism
There are three main pathways to convert nutrients to energy (ATP) for exercise and it is the intensity and duration of the exercise that determines which method gets used.

Knee Pain and Injury
Common reasons for knee pain in athletes.

Navy SEALs Workout
Sample workout routine - the Navy SEALs Workout routine progresses you quickly to get results fast. Are you up to the challenge?

Tips for Treating Groin Pain
These five tips can help you treat groin injuries such as a groin strain or pull.

Carbohydrates for Sports
Carbohydrate is arguably the most important source of energy for athletes. No matter what sport you play, carbs provide the energy that fuels muscle contractions.

Alternating Superman Exercise
How to Do the Alternating Superman Core Exercise

Common Causes of Hip Pain in Athletes
Here are some of the most common causes of hip pain or injury in athletes. Learn how to prevent and treat hip pain during sports.

Quad Pull
Quadriceps pulls & strains - information on diagnosis, treatment & prevention

Body Composition and Body Fat
Do you know the difference between body composition and percent body fat?

Seated Oblique Twists
How to do the seated oblique twist with a medicine ball

Dizziness with Exercise
If you exercise often and are in good shape you might occasionally experience dizziness and lightheadedness when you stand up quickly. This is generally nothing serious, and occurs due to a slow heart rate.

Quadriceps Pull or Tear
Quadriceps Pull or Tear - a pain in the front of the thigh

Advanced Piriformis Stretch
Tight piriformis muscles can lead to knee pain and lower back pain. Use this simple piriformis stretch to open your hips and keep the piriformis limber.

Treadmill vs. Outside Running
Is Running on a Treadmill As Good As Running Outside? Is outdoor running better than the treadmill? Well, there are pros and cons to each.

Soccer Injuries
Soccer Pain and Injury: Recognizing, treating and preventing the most common soccer pain and injuries.

Medications for Pain Relief
Most soft-tissue sports injuries are painful because of swelling and inflammation. This inflammation can often be treated with the use of over the counter anti-inflammatory medications.

The Warm Up
A proper warm before exercise has many important physiological and psychological benefits for athletes.

IT Band Stretch
Learn how to safely perform a simple IT band standing stretch.

Meniscus Tear Surgery
Arthroscopic surgery is the standard outpatient treatment to repair a torn meniscus. Meniscus tears typically occur in sports that require fast starts, stops, cuts and pivots.

Hip Lift
How to perform the Hip Lift for abdominal strength.

Plyometric Exercises
Plyometric rebounding exercises can build power and speed if done properly

Side Plank Exercise
Weak hips may lead to many common lower-leg injuries, especially in runners. This simple exercise can strengthen the hips and reduce knee pain and injury in runners.

Proper Hydration for Exercise
Adequate fluid intake is essential for athletes before, during, and after exercise. Whether to use sports drinks or just water depends upon your duration and intensity of exercise.

What Is Your Foot Type
Find the best running shoe for your foot type.

Captain's Chair Exercise
The Captain's Chair or vertical knee raise, exercise came in second on the list of best exercises for the rectus abdominus.

Research Picks the Best Butt (Glute) Exercises
Exercise scientists a recently studied the most effective exercises to target the glutes. Here are their results for the best butt exercises.

Glute Activation Exercises
If you sit much of the day you may have weak glutes, tight hamstrings and tight hip flexors. Use this glute activation program to get your backside firing properly during before and during exercise.

Sprained Wrist
A Sprained Wrist is a common injury that often occurs from a fall on and outstretched hand. Information about wrist injuries such as sprains and strains including diagnosis and treatment.

Principle of Specificity - Def
Principle of Specificity - Definition

Six Pack Abs
You can build Six Pack Abs with a combination of the right exercise routine and the right diet.

Running Injuries
Common Running Injuries: cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Lunge with Twist
The lunge with twist exercise targets the quads, glutes and improves balance and core strength.

Core Muscle Strength Test
The Core Muscle Strength and Stability Test is one way to assess your current core strength and gauge your progress over time.

Full Squat Lift Technique
How to Safely Perform a Full Squat Lift. A detailed description of the full squat lift.

Sports Nutrition - Protein
Athletes need protein primarily to repair and rebuild muscle that is broken down during exercise and to help optimizes carbohydrate storage in the form of glycogen.

The Wall Sit Exercise
The wall sit exercise is a quad burner. This exercise is generally used for building isometric strength and endurance in the quadriceps as part of a ski conditioning training program.

Ankle Sprains | Sprained Ankle
Ankle Sprain - treatment and prevention of a sprained ankle and ankle pain

Clavicle Fracture Rehab
A clavicle fracture (broken collarbone) is a common sports injury that requires a comprehensive rehab exercise program to return to sports quickly. Here is a general rehab exercise program for a fractured clavicle.

Ab Anatomy
The most well-known and prominent abdominal muscle is the rectus abdominis.

Anabolic - Androgenic Steroids
The use of anabolic steroids is banned in professional and organized sports. Steroids are a class of drugs that are legally available only by prescription.

Top Sport Sunglasses
Sport Sunglass for men and women athletes come in a variety of styles and shapes designed specifically for sports. Here are some of the top selling sport sunglasses.

Advanced IT Band Stretch
Learn an advanced IT band stretch to improve flexibility and reduce knee pain.

Bone Density and Exercise
Building and maintaining bone density requires a combination of good nutrition and weight bearing exercise.

Plank on a Balance Ball
The plank on a balance ball is a great ab exercise that builds strength and stability in the entire core.

Cycling Pain and Injuries
Bicycling is a popular sport and hobby, but many cyclists experience pain and injuries. Learn how to prevent and treat the most common cycling pain and injuries.

Proper Bicycle Fit
A good bike fit is critical to cycling comfort and efficiency. Here are tips for adjusting your bicycle to avoid pain or injury.

Abdominal Exercise Tips
Ab exercise tips for a strong, flat belly and better core strength.

Groin Pain Stretching Exercise
Groin pain can be caused by many reasons including tight, weak groin muscles or groin pulls or strains. This stretching program can help reduce groin pain and prevent groin pulls.

Principles of Conditioning
Experts who study exercise science have developed some fundamental principles that tend to apply across the board to the way the human body responds and adapts to physical activity. These rules are often referred to as the principles of conditioning.

Stress Fracture of the Foot
A stress fracture of the foot is usually the result of repeated trauma or overuse that occurs when muscles become fatigued or overloaded and can not absorb the stress and shock and repeated impact.

Single Leg Squats
Single Leg Squats. This simple exercise can help you gain power and coordination with little or no equipment.

Hematoma
A hematoma, or bruise, refers to a black and blue area on the skin that often occurs after a trauma to the soft tissue. A bruise develops when small blood vessels beneath the skin rupture and blood leaks into the soft tissue beneath the skin.

Common Exercise Mistakes
Are you making any of these common mistakes? If so, you can modify your routine and finally start getting some real fitness results.

Fracture - Broken Bone
What is a broken or fractured bone and how is it treated?

Lower Leg Anatomy
Description of lower leg anatomy, including muscles and tendons.

Tendonitis and Tendinopathy
Tendonitis is a common sports injury that often occurs from overuse. Tendonitis can cause deep, nagging pain that is caused by inflammation of tendons. Treating tendonitis consists of rest, medication, physical therapy or changes to equipment or technique.

Compound or Isolation Exercise
For most people compound exercises provide better results than isolation exercises and should be the core of any weight training routine.

High Intensity Interval Training
If you want to burn more calories faster, high intensity interval training is better that long, slow endurance exercise hands down - but you may pay a price.

Ankle Sprain Rehab Exercises
Ankle sprain rehab exercises are critical for a speedy and complete recovery from an ankle sprain. The following exercises can be used to rehab a Grade I ankle sprain.

PAR-Q
The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire is a self-screening tool that can be used by anyone who is planning to start an exercise program.

Lactate Threshold Training
Do you know your LT? Learn how athletes can increase high intensity endurance performance with lactate threshold training.

How to Maintain Fitness While Injured
If you have a sports injury, chances are you will need to take some time off to recover, but for those who don't want to stop exercising entirely, there are ways to maintain some fitness while recovering from most sports injuries.

Best Sports Watches
Best sports watches. Every athlete needs a great sports watch to stand up to extreme conditions and still give you features you need. Here are some recommendations for watches athletes can use.

Overload - Definition
The Principle of Overload - Definition

Performance Anxiety in Sports
Overcoming Performance Anxiety with Sports Psychology. How to psyche yourself up, calm yourself down and overcome performance anxiety.

Cushioned Running Shoes
Here are some of the most popular cushioned, neutral running shoes on the market.

Fat for Exercise
Fat provides an athlete's main fuel source during long duration, low to moderate intensity exercise and endurance sports like marathons and ultra-events. But even during high intensity exercise, where carbohydrate is the athlete's main fuel, fat is needed to help access the stored carbohydrate (glycogen).

Stress Fractures
Stress fractures in the leg are often the result of overuse or repeated impacts on a hard surface.

How to Use Crutches
Using crutches isn't as easy as it appears. It actually takes some instruction, a bit of coordination and then practice.

Shoulder Tendinitis, Bursitis,
These conditions are closely related and may occur alone or in combination.

Vertical Jump
Tips and training methods to get more height from your jump.

Ibuprofen and Endurance
Recently endurance athletes have been using ibuprofen and other NSAIDs before and during competition in an attempt to compete at the highest intensity for the longest duration. But, does this work and is it safe?

RPE
The Perceived Exertion Scale is a simple way to determine exercise intensity.

Single Leg Bridge Exercise
The single leg bridge exercise helps strengthen the glutes, hamstrings and core.

Bruce Treadmill Test
The Bruce Treadmill Test Protocol is a common fitness assessment used by athletes and coaches to measure VO2 max, and aerobic endurance.

Isometric Muscle Contraction
An isometric muscle contraction, or static exercise, is one in which the muscle fires but there is no movement at a joint.

Explosive Power Training
Explosive exercise training builds power, strength and fitness fast . Learn how to safely use maximal effort training to improve your sports performance.

Sports Injuries Warning Signs
There are several warning signs of serious sports injuries. While some sports injuries are immediately evident, others can creep up slowly and progressively get worse. If you don't pay attention to both types of injuries, chronic problems can develop.

How to Safely Ice an Injury
How to Safely Ice an Injury

Meniscus Tear
Meniscus Tears often require arthroscopic surgery. Learn about the cause and treatment of a meniscus cartilage.

Shoe Inserts Insoles Orthotics
Not every athlete needs an insert, but if you are prone to overuse injuries, or have foot, knee or back pain or instability, you may benefit from one.

Foot Anatomy and Physiology
A Brief overview of foot anatomy and physiology.

Topical Sports Creams
Many athletes use over the counter topical pain relievers to treat muscle aches and pains. While these products offer temporary pain relief, there are some warnings and cautions athletes should be aware of before they reach for that tube of Bengay or the Icy Hot

Cross Training
Cross Training - How Varying your workouts can improve performance and reduce burn-out.

ACL Injury Prevention Tips
Athletes can reduce their risk of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries by adding training drills that require balance, and combined strength and speed.

Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome - what it is and how to treat it.

Endurance Training for Sports
Endurance training in sport refers to an athlete�s ability to sustain prolonged exercise for minutes to hours. Endurance training improves the circulatory and respiratory system's ability to supply energy to the working muscles in order to support sustained physical activity.

Genetics and Athletic Ability
How do genetics influence athletic ability? Do our genes predict our sports success or does it all depend on training?

ACL Rehab Exercises
Rehabilitation Exercises for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Knee Injuries

Hyponatremia
Can athletes drink too much water? Hyponatremia has become more prevalent as more people are participating in endurance sports.

Exercises for Hips and Knees
Strengthening the muscles that surround and support the knees and hip joints can help reduce pain and injuries.

After Exercise Recovery Food and Drinks
What and when you eat and drink after exercise is essential for recovery. Learn when and what to eat after your workouts for optimal recovery.

Exercise Equipment for a Home Gym
Best Home Exercise Equipment Choices. Here are the top picks for home gym equipment. If you are looking for a convenient and efficient way to get exercise without leaving home, or thinking of building a home gym, these products may be the place to start.

How Much Water Should You Drink
Athletes need to hydrate, but how much water should you drink?

Skinfold Test for Body Fat
The skinfold measurement test is one common method of determining a person's percentage of body fat or body composition.

Baseball Injuries
Tips for treating and preventing the most common baseball and softball injuries and pain

Belts During Weight Training
The Proper Use of Belts During Weight Training

Stability Running Shoes
Stability running shoes give athletes a mix of comfort and stability and are a good choice for athletes without major pronation and supination issues.

Super Glue for Cuts
Super Glue belongs in the hardware drawer not the medicine cabinet right? Well, it depends. Some doctors are recommending a little of the glue for minor cuts.

12 Minute Run Fitness Test
The 12 minute run test is a basic test used by coaches, trainers and athletes to assess their current fitness and to monitor their progress during fitness training.

One Leg Squat and Reach
The one leg squat and reach isolate your glutes and builds dynamic balance.

Speed Training
A sample workout for improving sprint performance that can be applied to any sport.

Achilles Tendon Strengthening
Learn how to safely perform an eccentric Achilles tendon strengthening exercise.

Exercise and Immunity
Moderate exercise may boost the immune system function, but intense exercise can have the the opposite effect.

Ankle Sprain Rehab
Immediate action can reduce recovery time after an ankle sprain. Here's what to do.