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Training Exercises versus Training Program: Goals and vision are essential parts of training. Goals help guide you on your journey to accomplishing your vision. To achieve that vision, goals need to continue progressing. As they develop, the journey toward success becomes clearer and more attainable. Training Exercises: Working out is often talked about—getting sweaty, feeling…

Carbohydrates have been unfairly demonized in diet culture, and should not impact an athlete. For athletes, they are the foundation of performance fuel. Whether you’re sprinting down the field, powering through a heavy lift, or enduring a long tournament day, your body primarily relies on carbohydrates for energy. Cutting them out or severely restricting them…

Dad Bods are Out – Time to Get Fit Hey dads, let’s be real for a second – keeping up with our kids gets tougher as we get older, especially when they’re full of energy! No dad wants to be stuck on the sidelines, watching from a distance because his body just can’t keep up.…

Every athlete, at some point, has questioned the importance of stretching or complained about how boring it can be. But what if I told you that just 5–10 minutes of daily stretching could improve your athletic performance? Within a few days, you’ll feel less sore. After a few weeks of consistent stretching, you may notice…

Lean into the Hard Things – Embrace it Like life, boxing training is hard! Nothing worth having comes easy, and stepping into the ring—whether in training or competition—demands resilience, discipline, and grit. Life doesn’t offer shortcuts, and neither does training like a fighter. However, the mental toughness developed through boxing doesn’t just stay in the…

Feeling motivated to crush your goals? Checking all your boxes to make sure life doesn’t get in the way? There’s no guarantee that you’ll be safe from distraction and loss of motivation but there’s certainly a way to set yourself up for the best outcome of your goals. It’s easy to push goals aside when…

Understanding Muscle Spasms and Cramps Muscle spasms, also known as muscle cramps, are involuntary contractions that can cause sudden pain and discomfort. For athletes, these spasms can be particularly frustrating, affecting performance and recovery. They often stem from: Muscle fatigue – Overuse or prolonged activity can lead to cramping. Dehydration – Inadequate fluid intake can…

The Importance of Nutrition, Sleep, and Athletic Development for Young Athletes For young athletes, balancing training, school, and personal life can be challenging, but proper nutrition, quality sleep, and focused athletic development are key factors that significantly impact performance and long-term success. The human body has a short window to grow to its full potential,…

Common Questions About Creatine Athletes frequently ask: When should I take creatine? How early is too early to start supplementing? How much creatine should I take? This guide will help answer these questions and provide insights into the benefits, potential side effects, and best practices for creatine supplementation. What is Creatine? Creatine is a naturally…

TA Boxing’s Men’s Boxing Group on Meetup Life gets uncomfortable—especially for men. Just like in boxing, you’re going to take hits. But when challenges come, how do you respond? Do you run? Do you fold under pressure? Or do you stand your ground and fight back? At TA Boxing, we help men tap into their inner…

Why do Muscles Get Sore After Working Out? Muscle soreness after exercise is a common experience, especially after intense or unfamiliar workouts. This soreness, known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), occurs due to microscopic tears in muscle fibers caused by physical exertion. Additionally, overuse of muscles that haven’t been engaged in a while can…

When it comes to fitness, there’s a significant distinction between training and simply working out. Understanding this difference can transform your approach to exercise and lead to better results. Working Out: Putting Exercises Together Are you doing exercises because you saw them on social media, or do you have a deeper understanding of why you’re…