SXS Fitness Tip: Bridge your way to stability

Tips provided by SXS Fitness Bridging is a common exercise used by all types of people, from recovering weekend warriors to elite athletes. The exercise helps increase strength of the hip extension muscles (the 3 hamstring muscles and gluteus maximus) and  increases...

SXS Wellness Tip: Sleep

SLEEP MORE, PERFORM BETTER! We have all been told to get our 8 hours of sleep. For athletes this is especially true! Studies show that sleep deprivation can decrease exercise performance, reaction times, cognitive function, immunity and increase inflammation and pain...

SXS Fitness Tip: T-Spine Mobility

The “T spine” refers to the thoracic spine, the 12 vertebrae of the back between the neck and lower back. This area is prone to tightness especially when we sit a lot during the day. Problems in this area can lead to pain in shoulders, shoulder blades, neck and lower...

Dr.Jim Taylor “Success isn’t Just about Results”

John O’Sullivan spoke to AOA members last month at the Fall Summit about ‘values’ and in particular how coaches should implement a ‘value system’ at the start of each season. Some coaches have already done this….here is another...

SXS Fitness Tip #1: Make the time to stretch

As provided by partner SXS Fitness, Stefan Overgaard… Hamstring Flexibility. It’s no secret that being flexible is an important component for anyone involved in sports BUT it generally it takes a back seat to other ‘more exciting’ areas of training such as...