No matter the sport, proper strength and conditioning is crucial to improve performance and prevent injuries. But how young is too young to start training? Luckily, our partners at Children's...
Category: Sports Performance
Sports Dehydration Safety Tips
The summer heat is hard to beat! It is essential to stay hydrated on a daily basis, but especially in the summer and even more so when your spending extended...
How to Eat Before a Competition
When it comes to competition days, what your young athlete eats can matter just as much as the other preparations they take to be successful. High-fat content meals, like the...
Sport Specialization: One or One Too Many?
You've probably seen stories about sport specialization in the news with professional athletes advocating against it. Ask Drew Brees and Tony Gonzalez how they feel. Ask any Division I college coach...
What is an athletic trainer?
Have you had the chance to meet our Children's Hospital Colorado Athletic Trainers yet? JoJo and Evan are present during Gold Crown events. Next time you're at the Gold Crown...
Expert Exercise Tips for Kids
Even short bouts of exercise can improve your kid’s sleep, stress, mood and concentration, and can help treat and prevent some medical problems. Whether your family only has a few...
Recovering from an Injury: The Most Important Rebound
Recovering from an injury isn't always linear. There might be struggles and setbacks, but the key is to keep going. Lauren Heap, a Senior Fitness Specialist at the CU Anschutz...
Playing to Win: When Youth Sports Push Too Hard
We've seen a decrease in participation numbers across the board recently, especially with girls. Kids are losing interest in sports at a younger age than they should, but why? While...
The Female Athlete Triad
Sports like gymnastics, soccer, basketball and track require high energy input, meaning girls in those sports must eat enough of the right foods to remain healthy and at the top...
“Why Do My Legs Hurt?”
You've probably heard the term "growing pains" before. No, not the TV show from the 80s & 90s. The aches and pains children can experience that are commonly attributed to...