Tag: stretching

If you ever watch professional football, you might notice that these huge athletes are surprisingly flexible on the field. For instance, you might see an NFL offensive lineman fold his…

Ice hockey is a fast-moving team sport. Hockey players wear ice skates and move with great speed and skill across the ice. Hockey players must have excellent balance to play…

Basketball is a fast-paced sport that involves just about every muscle group in your body. The sport requires a lot of athleticism, endurance and physical fitness. There is a lot…

Set, serve, spike! Volleyball is a fun, fast-paced sport where players get to jump high in the air or dive on the ground to keep the ball in play. There’s…

Lacrosse is the fastest-growing high school sport in the nation. The sport is a bit like soccer, hockey, and basketball all rolled into one. Lacrosse is often called “the fastest…

Soccer is a fast sport that requires athletes to sprint, dribble, and change direction very quickly. Even the players who are not involved in the play are running up and…

Baseball and softball remind us of summer days outside and making friends that last a lifetime. Although there is plenty of sitting in the dugout, the sport requires quick bursts…

Yoga is a fun, easy, and beneficial practice for young athletes. It builds core strength, improves balance and body awareness, and aids in recovery. Yoga helps athletes to notice the…