Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence with the Athlete Ready Community!
As we reflect on the past decade, we are filled with immense gratitude and pride. Over the last ten years, Athlete Ready has grown from a small vision into a thriving community dedicated to sport performance, health and longevity. Your continued support, passion, and commitment have been the driving force behind our success. Every small …
Enhancing Sports Performance in Youth Athletes: A Long-Term Development Model
As a parent, watching your child navigate the world of sports is an amazing feeling. I have three young kids in sports myself, and I celebrate their victories, wince a little at every fall, and ultimately want nothing but the best for their long-term development and success. In the competitive realm of youth athletics, where …
Top 10 Sports-Related Activities in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, with its unique landscapes and vibrant community, is a playground for those of us craving a bit of action mixed with fun. The city’s diverse offerings keep me exploring new terrains, challenging my limits, and connecting and building community with like-minded folks who share a passion for staying active. I hope this article helps …
Bridging the Gap: The Roles of Sport Performance Coaches and Athletic Trainers
Athletics, a proving ground where the apex of human physical prowess and mental fortitude is not just admired but celebrated, provides a dynamic occupational field with a diversity of professions. It is no wonder why so many athletes pursue these fields in their career choices. Among these, Sport Performance Coaching and Athletic Training are prominent, …
Recovery: How Important Is Regeneration And Recovery To An Athlete’s Program?
The more time passes, the more research is discovering how important it is for athletes to implement recovery/regeneration strategies into their training programs, regardless of sport. In short, these strategies are utilized for athletes to be fully recovered and ready to go for their next bout of training or competition, in the shortest amount of …
Movement Preparation: Getting Athletes Warmed Up And Ready For Movement
For many years, coaches have used what we call a traditional approach when warming up their athletes for competition and practice. The traditional approach typically consists of static stretching (holding the end range of motion of a muscle) for long periods of time (30 seconds etc.) It was not until the last few years that …