Today’s standard American diet, is a diet deficient in some of the essential nutrients necessary for proper bodily function, athletic performance and recovery, one of those nutrients being protein. Adequate protein intake is essential for athlete to make sure they have the necessary building blocks to recover and adapt to the stimuli put on them […]
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Sep
Sep
Taken from Parisi HQ Agility is something every athlete needs, no matter the sport. When it comes to agility, the goal is to be able to change the direction of movement as effectively as possible. There are several ways to improve your agility. Today we will discuss five main focus points. 1. Technique: Learn How […]
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Sep
Sep
Proper biomechanics and strength in movements are crucial in prevention of injury. Knee injuries are common in sport, including injuries to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in both males and females, however, females have a higher degree of susceptability to this injury due to their proportionately wider hips, increased Q-angles, and diminished hip strength. One […]
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Aug
Aug
Protein is essential for life. It is even more essential if you are partaking in any type of exercise. Protein helps your body recover from exercise. So even runners should consume protein pre-run and post run, to conserve muscle tissue so it doesn’t break down. Protein by itself, is not anabolic, build muscle, however, with […]
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Aug
Aug
While eating a nutrient dense diet full of lean meats, colorful vegetables and fruits, and healthy fats , and sleeping 8 hours a day are the easiest ways to improve your health and athletic performance, the market is inundated with claims from supplement manufacturers about products that will make you healthier, faster and stronger. Why […]
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Aug
Aug
There are many programs which offer sports specific training, but what makes Parisi Speed School stand out and rise to the top? Because by not focusing on sports, and focusing on athleticism, we make athletes better at the sport of their choosing. Athletic development doesn’t come down to how much someone benches or squats, or […]
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Aug
Aug
You may have heard the old wives tale that lifting weights as a child will stunt your growth. Unfortunately, this myth, has been ingrained in many parents head, and is entirely false, and potentially harmful. There has been no scientific study which has validated this premise, however, many studies, showing the great benefit resistance training […]
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Jul
Jul
The goal of every athlete is to improve their performance in their respective athletic arena. Athletes work hard at practice, on the field, as well as in the training room, however, it is what they do off the field which contributes just as much, if not more to the field of play. There is no […]
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May
May
Becoming the best you can be revolves around 3 key factors. It doesn’t matter how old you are, or what sport(s) you play, these three are fundamentals to enhanced sports performance. None of these three should come as a surprise, however, it is the simplest things which are overlooked in the quest to find the […]
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Apr
Apr
Do your knees feel like they want to explode every time you squat to parallel? Do your joints scream at you every time you do a lunge? How about a jump? If you cringe at the thought of any of these, fear not because you are not resigned to only lifting upper body. Unless you […]
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