Articles & Fitness Tips

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D. (c)The debate surrounding overhead lifting for softball pitchers has persisted for years. Some argue that overhead movements place unnecessary strain on the shoulder, increasing the...

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D. (c)Over the past decade the sport of volleyball has evolved for female athletes.Ever wonder if adding in S&C into a volleyball athlete’s busy season is...

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D. (c)For many female athletes, strength training is often deprioritized under the assumption that sport-specific play alone is sufficient to maintain power and performance. However, research—including...

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D. (c)You already know that fueling before a game is crucial, but what happens after is just as important. Post-game nutrition plays a key role in...

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D. (c)As a parent of a female athlete, you may wonder whether strength training should continue during the competitive season, especially when schedules are packed with...

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D. (c)When the season begins, many female athletes shift their focus entirely to practices and games, often sidelining strength training. But stepping away from the weight...