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To stretch or not to stretch, that is the question. The topic of stretching has become a contentious one, especially in the world of athlete preparation. First, let's define the types of stretching. Typically, when someone talks about stretching, they...
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Many studies have been published about the importance of maintaining Vitamin D levels. This becomes extremely important as we move into the winter months. Here is a short video review discussing Vitamin D. Below are links to recent papers about Vitamin...
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Muscular strength is one essential component underlying optimal athletic performance. The development of strength typically involves high-resistance, low-repetition exercises using larger muscle masses to increase the maximal force generation by a muscle or muscle group. Careful consideration must be given...
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Our intent at Thor's Hammer is to educate athletes on all aspects of resilience and recovery. This week we thank Dr. Linda Sterling, CMPC of Sterling Sport Mindset for allowing us to repost her informative article. SPORT PSYCHOLOGY FOR INJURED ATHLETES...
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