Have you noticed tightness or limited mobility in your hips?
Hip tightness is typically a build up of tension, and can be due to a variety of causes such as lack of hip mobility and… Read More
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The Gluteus Medius is a fan-shaped muscle covering the outer surface of the ilium (one side of your pelvis). Its primary job, as part of the Gluteus Medius Function and Rehabilitation, is to… Read More
The siren wails, hearts race, and it’s go-time. When the call comes in, our brave first responders need to be ready to tackle any situation. They are the real-life superheroes who dash… Read More
Balance training for cheerleaders – now that’s a topic that deserves the spotlight! Hey there, you energetic, pom-pom-wielding dynamos! Are you eager to catapult your performance… Read More
Hey there, all you aspiring cheerleading superstars! Are you tired of feeling like a rusty tin man every time you attempt a high kick or a split? Worry not, my friends! We have the perfect r… Read More
Hey there, cheerleader fitness fanatics! Are you ready to pump up your cheerleader muscles and leave your competition in the dust? You’ve come to the right place! Today, we’re di… Read More
Hey there cheerleaders! Are you tired of losing your breath halfway through a routine, or do you dream of effortlessly executing those high-energy stunts? Well, look no further, because we&r… Read More
Most of us would agree that exercise is important, whether we put theory into practice or not is another story entirely. Physical activity has special importance and benefits for adole… Read More
Knee Injury Prevention
So why am I getting hurt?
Welcome back, nerds. This blog will focus on the agility field/court athletes with lateral movements that include (but are not limited to) so… Read More
… So why am I getting hurt?
Welcome back, nerds. This blog will focus on athletes that do an overhead (throwing) motion, which include (but are not limited to) baseball, softball, soc… Read More
Basics of Injury Prevention
Do you know the caution signs?
If you listen well enough, your body typically alerts you when an injury is imminent, giving you a window of time for prevention. T… Read More
Developing Healthy Student-Athletes at Pacific Ridge School by Macaroni Kid Carlsbad
According to non-profit Common Sense Media, teens consume an average of nine hours of entertainment… Read More
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears are one of the most common knee injuries among the young athletic population, with the highest incidence affecting males and females ages 14-25. ACL in… Read More
Some of NAKOA’s top action sports athletes just wrapped up a bountiful trip to Minnesota, bringing back some serious hardware from another successful run at the Summer X Games. W… Read More
Training the youth athlete effectively takes thought, adherence to science-based modalities, patience and always a bit of fun! With the proper type of programming, training youth athle… Read More
NAKOA coaches are working with Pacific Ridge athletes to incorporate strength, conditioning, speed and agility into the school’s PE classes.
CARLSBAD – In December, Car… Read More
Depth Jump: Start by standing on a box with one foot forward and arms up in preparation to snap them back with the hips. Allow yourself to fall toward the ground, and on impact, immediately… Read More
I’m not a huge fan of terms like “skate specific work out” or “strength and conditioning for surfers.” At the end of the day, action sports athletes require imp… Read More
The Kettlebell can be one of the best exercise tools available when done correctly and when done incorrectly the Kettlebell could be one the most hated exercise tools available. Like an… Read More
Medicine Balls, the go-to tool for developing power for centuries!! If it was good enough for gladiators, why aren’t you using it; they are simple to use, great for getting out t… Read More
