Author: Lara Rosenbaum

So much goes into creating an elite athlete: devoted coaches, parents, sports psychologists, physical therapists, trial and error, and of course, intrinsic motivation. Many athletes (including myself) also coach young…

Visualization can up your game: Elite athletes know it and science proves it. Here’s how to imagine your way better, whether you’re in season or off.

Sports like tennis, soccer, cheerleading and even certain track and swim disciplines challenge your body in similar ways: They all involve bursts of power over extended periods of time. Physiologically…

We spoke with Elise Hooper about the 1936 Women’s Olympic Team, Jesse Owens, and more.

School sports might hit pause, but that doesn’t mean your young athlete has to as well. Here are three ways to keep kids on their toes.

The tiny blue star of The Little Engine That Could was onto something: She used a mantra to fill herself with confidence and conquered an ‘impossible’ hill. Stanford researchers and others have…

The mercury has risen and here’s a hot truth: Summer can be fantastic for the soul, but hard on the feet. We’re talking flip flops and running in the sand–both…

Okay, okay. We know a minute of exercise doesn’t constitute a major workout, but if you push the intensity enough, you can reap the same benefits of a much longer…

It’s no secret exercise can help you live longer. The American Heart Association’s recommendation of revving your heart rate for at least 30 minutes five times per week has been…

Did you know you can take and upload photos and videos through the TeamSnap app? It’s fast and easy, and makes sharing your team’s best moments–whether it’s clearing the last…

There aren’t many folks humbler than Chris Waddell–the legendary record-setter in both Paralympic track and ski events. He’ll chat you up while sporting a wide, open smile, and casually forget…