by Omar Fercha, MA, LAT, ATC Soccer, aka fútbol, is not for the faint of heart. The game requires skill, athleticism, endurance, patience, and finesse. Soccer players spend more time on the pitch than they do off of it. Much like the industrial athlete who spends the majority of their
by Sal Chavez, MSEd, LAT, ATC High temperatures can lead to serious heat-related illnesses, though the effects of heat can begin long before someone experiences heat exhaustion or heat stroke. When temperatures increase, the body can experience many negative side effects which can influence how safely a person performs everyday
by Andrea Jervinis, LAT, ATC In swimming, a few tenths of a second can become the difference between standing on the podium or watching from the pool deck. Swimmers lose time with every dropped elbow, mistimed breath, sloppy turn, or poor start. The best swimmers are the ones who maximize
By Peyton Mayberry, LAT, ATC Have you ever paid attention to the number of times a volleyball player swings to hit the ball during a volleyball match? The repetitive motion of a hitter hitting the ball over the net is a sight to see. In volleyball, one team member is
by Ally Folkert, DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS Track and Field athletes are required to explode, decelerate, absorb force, stabilize themselves, and produce power over and over again. While you might not be sprinting a 100m dash, launching a javelin, or clearing a hurdle, those same demands show up in your
by Savanah Mickey, LAT, ATC, CEAS There are many monsters that lurk around the corner like high blood pressure, low grip strength, rising cholesterol, but Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) might be the most notorious of them all. Like any good villain, DOMS has earned a bad reputation mostly because
by James Schaefer, MS, LAT, ATC When it comes to predicting longevity, most people think of blood pressure, cholesterol, step counts, or other positive lifestyle choices. But researchers are finding that one of the simplest ways to gauge your long-term health doesn’t require lab work or a treadmill. It just
by Chantel Gorton, PT, DPT, SCS Scared of needles? Don’t worry. This vaccine doesn’t come from a doctor’s office. No pokes, no band-aids, and no insurance bill. But there is a catch: it takes work. The secret ingredient? Muscle. The Anti-Monster Defense System Think of your muscles as a built-in
by Brady Braegelmann, MS, ATC If you’re an industrial athlete, you’re already outpacing the average desk jockey by a few thousand steps before lunch. But here’s the catch: just because you move a lot doesn’t mean you’re moving enough of the right way. After hours of walking, lifting, and bending
by Edwin Monroy, ATC People have long searched for the fountain of youth – a way to stay in their prime forever. The truth is less magical but far more practical: fitness. Consistent movement, strength, and conditioning form the foundation that keeps industrial athletes feeling youthful, resilient, and ready for
by WRNW Hydration isn’t one-size-fits-all. The environment you work in can have a big impact on how much water you lose and how effectively your body can stay cool and recover. For industrial athletes, that means the strategies for staying hydrated in a humid factory may look very different from
by Connor Givens, MS, ATC Just like a traditional athlete, industrial athletes heavily rely on their bodies to perform their job. Like any other athlete, the industrial athlete’s performance and safety can boil down to one critical factor: hydration. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve talked about the power
