Here's the diet and workout routine LeBron James uses to stay in insane shape Business Insider's US Editor-In-Chief, Alyson Shontell, sat down with LeBron James as he reveals what he eats on game days. Unlike the thousands of calories swimmer Michael Phelps eats to train, LeBron James sticks to a pretty healthy diet. "Before competition for me would be like a chicken breast and maybe a little pasta. … [Read more...]
The Odds Are Stacked Against Kobe Bryant Returning To Form After Devastating Achilles Injury
Kobe Bryant is confident he can successfully return to playing in the NBA after tearing his Achilles tendon and believes he can perform at a high level for at least another 3 years. The odds, however, suggest otherwise.Many professional basketball players who rupture their Achilles tendon never make it back for another season, according to a new study.Researchers also found those who suffer the heel injury and do come back tend to perform at a lower level than they did before getting … [Read more...]
Should I Do Cardio Before Or After Strength Training?
Reader Question: Is it better to do cardio exercises before I do strength training with weights or after? I have heard it both ways and am confused on what the optimal method is when I'm at the gym. - From Shannon in Cleveland, OH Shannon, this is a very popular question and opinions vary, but if you want the optimal method for your cardiovascular system, based on scientific research, then you should do cardio after your strength exercises. A short session of cardio after a … [Read more...]
LeBron James Sports Science – Why He’s The Best
LeBron James is widely recognized as the best basketball player in the world today, and some are even saying he's the best of all time (yes, even better than Michael Jordan). You could easily witness his greatness by turning on the TV and watching, but this video below takes you behind the science of why he's so great. In a word, versatility. He's essentially a specialist in every area of the game, all rolled into one...scary: Video courtesy of ESPN Sports ScienceBy Adam Camara … [Read more...]
‘Pitcher Doctor’ Ron Wolforth Takes Scientific Approach to Help Pitchers Throw 90 mph, Injury-Free
Arm injuries are at an all-time high in baseball and it seems there's news every day of a pitcher needing Tommy John surgery. However, a little-known Texas coach named Ron Wolforth may have the secret to getting pitchers to throw 90+ mph, injury-free. So why isn't Major League Baseball listening?On a 20-acre ranch deep in the sticks of Montgomery, Texas, pitching coach Ron Wolforth gathers his pupils under the arched ceiling of a 3,600-square-foot … [Read more...]