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How to Jump Higher: Part I
A lot of athletes come to us wanting to jump higher. It’s everyone from basketball players who want to grab more rebounds… to soccer...


3 Ways to Revolutionize Your Workouts With Music
Music can make or break a workout. It can alter your pace, and push you to go harder when you thought you had nothing left....


Holiday Eating Like a Champ
Alright, let’s face it. July 4th is this week, and chances are – you’re going to pig out. Now before you think this is a post about...


21 Reasons to Get Your Butt on the Training Floor
Look, we all have days that we just do NOT want to train! Happens to me and everyone here at CORE1 from time to time. But training is...


How to Run Faster, Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we talked about the 3 main things that make athletes run fast. Just to remind you… RUNNING FAST COMES DOWN TO 3...
Your Strengths And Weaknesses And How They Impact Your Sports Training
If you are looking for the best athletic training options in Downers Grove, then you will find that there are many different ways that...


3 Incredible Cardio Workouts for Athletes.
When most athletes think of cardio machines like stationery bikes, treadmills, and ellipticals, the first thought is usually: “Boring.”...


10 Steps to Achieving Your Dreams.
All of us can be great. To be honest, it’s nothing special. I know, that might come as a shock, but it’s true: Because every person on...


20 Killer Ab Exercises for Athletes.
As an athlete, you need a powerful core. Every motion, every movement, uses your core in some way. That goes for practically any sport....


The Truth About How to Run Faster.
To run faster, most athletes take this approach: Run more and run harder. It makes sense. That kind of attitude solves a lot. Most of the...
Fundamental Quickness Drills And The Way To Get Quicker … Quick!
Speed and quickness training is an extremely important part of many different sports. Speed and quickness are among the most valuable...
What Is The Difference Between Speed, Agility, And Quickness?
Everyone knows that there are many sports where speed, agility, and quickness are key to great performance. However, it can be difficult...
When Is It Time To Look For Sports Training From An Expert?
Although many athletes begin their performance in high school or even earlier and are used to the idea of working with a coach, there are...
How Can You Recover From Tendinitis Fast?
One of the most common injuries experienced by athletes from many walks of life is tendinitis. During a bout of tendinitis, a tendon and...
Don’t Forget To Measure Your Leap Before Jump Training
Are you training to jump higher? When you are a serious athlete, you know that it is very important that you track the way that you are...
When Should You Seek Treatment For A Sports Injury?
Are you looking for sports physical therapy facility in Downers Grove? Sports physical therapy in Downers Grove and the surrounding area...
Why Do You Need Training Programs For Specific Sports To Maximize Your Performance?
Sport Specific Training. There are certain types of drills and exercises that are useful for every sport. One example is provided by...
Looking At Differences In Speed Training Programs For Different Sports
Are you looking for a unique speed training program? The kind of speed training program that you need will depend on your sport and your...
Mental Toughness: A Top Performing Trait From The Greeks To Today
Athletes in Naperville are aware of the fact that there are many different aspects to sports training. While many of them are physical,...
The Power Of Your Breath In Mental Training For Sports
Sports mental training is key to performance in any sport. No matter what you play, you want to be able to keep your mind engaged with...
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