If you haven’t played it yet, you certainly know someone who has! Pickleball, the paddle sport that combines elements of ping pong, badminton, and tennis, has taken the U.S. by storm. [Read more…]
To Excel in Sports, Try Them All
December 14, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams started playing tennis at age 4 and began playing professionally as teenagers. Similarly, golf phenomenon Tiger Woods first held a club at age 2 and won his first junior world championship at age 13. [Read more…]
Playing To Win: Should Youth Specialize in Sports?
June 14, 2017 By Leave a Comment
If you spend any time at a baseball field during this season, you’ll pick up on all sorts of philosophies about kids and sports.
There are the laid back parents who don’t mind that their kid is picking dandelions in the outfield. There are the intense parents who are watching their kids’ every move and critiquing their play. There are coaches working to instill the values of hard work and sportsmanship, and those who are out there simply to win. [Read more…]
Exercise and social support: What we know
March 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment
It’s well-documented that fitness centers across the nation see their busiest days in January as people embark on New Year’s resolutions to exercise more, and those number slowly drop in February and the months to follow. [Read more…]
An evidence-based look at a football scandal?
January 26, 2016 By Leave a Comment
If you pay any attention to sports, you have likely heard about the football scandal that erupted last year when the Indianapolis Colts accused the New England Patriots of deflating footballs to give their quarterback, Tom Brady, an unfair advantage. [Read more…]
Everything you need to know about stretching and exercise
January 4, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Happy New Year, and welcome back to EBL in 2016!
Does your New Year’s resolution involve a pledge to exercise more? Mine does. And one of my goals to avoid getting injured as I ramp up my workouts. So I was happy to come across this systematic review on stretching. [Read more…]
How to test for concussion in athletes
September 15, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Along with the start of school comes a busy season for youth recreational sports. Soccer leagues, small fry football and lacrosse are all popular fall sports. This year, my 7-year-old opted to play flag football through our local recreation department. [Read more…]
The evidence-based solution for choosing running shoes
August 11, 2015 By 6 Comments
There are hundreds of running shoes on the market and new models introduced each year. Whether you’re a casual jogger or a competitive marathon runner, there’s a plethora of advice about how to choose the best shoe for you. [Read more…]
High-intensity training: The holy grail of fitness?
August 4, 2015 By 1 Comment
Lately, I have found it difficult to find time to work out. Even though I really like to exercise, commitments to work and family take up most of my time, leaving little time for a long run or a trip to the gym. The data show I’m not alone. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, less than half of Americans meet the guidelines for aerobic exercise and less than a third complete the recommended amount of strengthening exercises. [Read more…]
A link between cycling and prostate cancer?
July 14, 2015 By Leave a Comment
The lore among male cyclists is that riding a bike can interfere with men’s ability to father children and increase their risk of developing prostate cancer. I know! I’m married to someone who is passionate about bikes and biking riding.
Evidence-based sports: Can a team have too many star players?
September 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Football season is in full swing in the U.S.!
Most people who follow professional sports have ideas about why some teams prosper while others don’t. Usually, those ideas are personal opinions. But is there any evidence about what components make a winning professional sports team?
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Evidence-based soccer: How to treat hamstring strains
July 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Over the past month, much of the world has been glued to the television watching World Cup soccer matches. I’m not typically a soccer aficionado, but I did catch a few games. One thing I learned about the sport this year is the increasing prevalence of hamstring injuries among soccer players.
