Going for a jog is easy, but where do you sprint? More and more people today are becoming interested in training for speed. For athletes it is essential and plays a big role in determining their success. For the average person looking to get in shape, running sprints provides a quick and effective option for […]
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Sticking to your diet when you’re traveling can be a real pain. The unfamiliar environment combined with quick unhealthy options on every corner often results in a lot of “cheat meals”. This however does not have to be the case, so long as you are willing to plan a little ahead of time. The nutrition
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In today’s youth sports climate Talent ID camps are in abundance. There are more opportunities than ever before to get seen by a college or pro scout. Sometimes when things become easily accessible it can make things seem common, but in the case of ID camps that couldn’t be further from the truth. The recruiting
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It was announced last month that the Orlando City Development Academy will be moving to the club’s new training facility at Osceola Heritage Park. This is a big move both for the club and the Orlando soccer community. The DA will join the club’s First Team in this state-of-the-art facility. Nationally the U.S. Development Academy
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It’s that time of year. Most sports are in their offseason and the flood gates have opened. Tons of programs have started and the options for parents and athletes are endless. But how do you know which Orlando sports camp to choose? First and foremost you need to do your research. Only you know exactly
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The spring soccer season is here! I hope everyone got some much-needed rest over the break, but now it’s time to get back after it. At this point in the year the athletes are starting back with their training and some have begun taking part in light competition. Here at EPOK Performance a lot of
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It’s winter time! Well I don’t know if you can call it that here in Florida, but for Orlando youth soccer players that means the fall season is coming to an end. The practices are done and the games have been played. So what are parents and players going to do with all this extra
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The hamstring strain is an all too familiar friend to those in the strength and conditioning community. It is one of the most common injuries for athletes who play field sports like football and soccer. Even worse, once it occurs it has a significant chance of recurrence causing athletes to miss significant amounts of playing
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Sometimes we have a tendency to overlook the basics. We progress through athletic development like it’s a to-do list, crossing things off and moving on to the next thing. A glaring example of this is the athletic stance. This fundamental position is the starting point for a large amount of the movements athletes do, both
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How many of you train your feet? I’m willing to bet none of you. The feet are consistently neglected when it comes to sports performance. But why? They are involved in the start of most athletic movements. The feet are what connect you to the ground and enable you to exert force to display the
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