Insoles Give NFL Prospects A ‘Foot’ Up On Pro Days
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by Jerry Milani
3y ago
Najee Harris (photo by Katie Dixon) NFL hopefuls across the country are preparing for next month’s NFL draft, with most participating in pro days at colleges. They’ll want every edge in speed, explosiveness and staying healthy, and a key element for more than 100 prospects will be what’s on their feet, and, with apologies to Mars Blackmon, it’s gotta be more than the shoes. Today, VKTRY GEAR announced that those collegiate standouts will be wearing their carbon fiber insoles during their respective showcases, including projected first-round selections like Alabama RB Najee Harris, Florida TE K ..read more
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Zero Sugar, Big Bounce For New College Hydration Partner
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by Jerry Milani
3y ago
LMU Athletics The sugary drink days for college athletes appear to be ending fast. There was a time not too long ago when bright orange coolers poured out semi sweet replenishment drinks in bright red and green and orange, and all thought that was under the name of proper hydration. As we have progressed, we have seen more and more proper and informed nutrition and balance when fluids are being replaced, be they from football players or fencers, and we know that low sugar does not have to be no taste. Into the mix, no pun intended, are a whole series of startups and disruptive brands, deliveri ..read more
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Basketball Knee Injury Prevention
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by Jerry Milani
3y ago
by Dr. Van Thiel, special to SportsMD.com Dr. Van Thiel Knee injuries are very prevalent among professional basketball players and have even been known to derail careers. Notable players who have sustained injuries in the knee area include the likes of Blake Griffin, Steph Curry and Derrick Rose. From running up and down the court, to grabbing rebounds and pivoting, basketball players are constantly at risk for direct impact or overuse injuries.  Common Basketball Knee Injuries First, a little anatomy. The knee consists of the femur, tibia and patella and is held together by a series of l ..read more
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Running Power Performance Decoder A New Tech Solution For Performance
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by Jerry Milani
3y ago
Barnimages/Roman Drits Analytics are all the rage in sports these days — and with good reason. For many athletes, the more information, the better, whether it’s a pitcher looking for just the right release point and landing spot, the basketball player shooting for the optimum form on her jump shot or the runner trying to maximize speed and endurance. One barrier: the testing lab. Even before COVID-19 made in-person physiological testing in labs more difficult, if not impossible due to restrictions, such technology was limited to those with the means to access them, as well as the time to have ..read more
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FlexIt, Leader in Virtual Personal Training, Partners With Men’s Health Fitness Director, Ebenezer Samuel
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by Jerry Milani
3y ago
FlexIt, the fitness app that enables users to seamlessly access fitness facilities and live 1-on-1 virtual personal training with leading, certified trainers, announces that Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., veteran fitness trainer and social media fitness personality, will join the company as Head of Training Innovation. Effective February 15, Samuel will be advising the FlexIt team on the direction of its Virtual Personal Training (VPT) product, including training innovation, training-optimized features, and overall client success. He will also offe ..read more
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Eating Before Running
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by SportsMD
3y ago
Runners of all ages and abilities commonly ask me what they should they be eating before running or during and after a competitive event: When should I eat before the 10K: 2, 3 or 4 hours beforehand? How many gels should I take during a half-marathon? What’s best to eat for recovery after a marathon? The same runners who worry about event-day fueling often neglect their day to day training diet. Hence, the real question should be: “What should I eat before, during and after I run or train?” After all, you can only compete at your best if you can train at your best. The goal of this article i ..read more
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New Technology By Veteran Sports Executives Looks To Ease The Mask Wearing Burden For Sports
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by Jerry Milani
3y ago
We have all seen the images of the referees, the coaches, even the athletes struggling to keep their masks on, and take them off, during the Pandemic. Now a company created by some sports business executives is looking to tackle that problem not just for those on the field, but for the fields of healthcare workers, food distribution companies, public servants, even fans, literally millions of people who mask wearing might have been a novelty but will be a reality well after The Pandemic ends. The company is Boston based Osun Labs, and this week they launched the first in a series of products ..read more
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NBRPA, Swoopes And Flexion Therapeutics Announce Partnership To Raise Awareness Of Zilretta
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by Jerry Milani
3y ago
Sheryl Swoopes (Wikimedia/TonyTheTiger)s, The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) and Flexion Therapeutics Inc. today announced a new partnership to raise awareness of osteoarthritis-related knee pain and present ZILRETTA (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension) as an effective treatment option. The educational program tipped off with a virtual event featuring Sheryl Swoopes, basketball Hall of Famer and ZILRETTA patient, discussing how osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee has impacted her life and how ZILRETTA has helped with pain management. Swoopes is ..read more
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Insole Brand VKTRY Teams With Korey Stringer Institute On Landmark Research
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by Jerry Milani
3y ago
Korey Stringer VKTRY Gear, the fast growing, industry leader in Performance Insoles, today announced the results of a study by the Korey Stringer Institute at the University of Connecticut that confirms VKTRY’s aerospace-grade carbon fiber insoles help in both injury protection and injury recovery. “After an extensive research study by the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) at the University of Connecticut, the results indicate that VKTRY Insoles improve both lower body biomechanics of the ankle and knee during running, and shock absorption during landing. These improvements may provide injury pro ..read more
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Chocolate and Your Sports Diet
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by Nancy Clark
3y ago
Some people try so hard to not eat it, but they inevitably succumb, and inevitably feel guilty.  If you share the same love-hate relationship with chocolate, keep reading. And be thankful this so-called “bad food” offers benefits.”   The Good News Chocolate is made from cocoa, a plant. It is a rich source of health-protective phyto (plant) nutrients, just like you’d get from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Two tablespoons of natural cocoa powder (the kind used in baking) offers the same antioxidant power as 3/4 cup of blueberries or 1.5 glasses of red wine.   Of al ..read more
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