Sports performance

Female Athlete ACL Injury Prevention Training Part 1 One of the most prevalent injuries in the young female athlete population, the ACL. It’s one of the most feared injuries because of the long recovery time and high likely hood of re-injury. With the proper sports performance training methods being focused on there is no need…

When it comes to fitness, many people wait for the “perfect time” to get started—whether it’s New Year’s resolutions, a specific date two weeks from now, or even “next Monday.” But life is unpredictable, and waiting for the “right time” might lead to more setbacks than progress. Imagine this: you set your fitness start date,…

Guidance Toward Crushing Your New Year Resolution It’s the first Monday of 2025! Have you already given up on your New Year resolution? If so, take a deep breath, relax—it’s okay. Life happens, and sometimes our motivation fizzles out. The good news is, TA Boxing is here to provide guidance to getting you back on…

Sports Performance for the Developing Athlete Kids ages 8-12, the developing youth sports athletes, often have high hopes of making it to the professional level! Many aspire to play the game they grow up loving as a career. Many parents share similar goals for their developing youth athletes. The challenge is that there are only…

Going for a “PR” In-Season…Do’s and Don’ts It’s every competitive athlete’s favorite thing to do! Go for a personal record or a PR and see how strong they are! Although it’s fun to compete and see where you stand compared to your friends, it may not be the most ideal way to train during the…

Starting a new workout routine can be exciting, especially when it’s part of a New Year’s resolution or a fresh commitment to fitness. However, it’s common to lose focus within the first two or three weeks. Why? It often comes down to three major mistakes: unrealistic expectations, overtraining, and lack of consistency. Let’s dive into…

“Get Stronger”: What That May Mean for the Young Athlete Developing young athletes can be challenging. Often, youth coaches struggle to identify the specific needs that help each player improve their movement and athletic performance. The go-to phrase is “your young athlete needs to be stronger.” As mentioned in past articles, changes in hormones, body…

Top 7 Must-Haves for Your Boxing Gym Bag At TA Boxing, like most gyms, we provide gear for members who don’t have their own. But let’s be honest—every member quickly realizes it’s best to invest in their own personal equipment. Those beat-up, overly used gym gloves just don’t cut it for everyday use. If you’re…

How to Use Dumbbells for Elite Performance Everyone has been a dumbbell rack at the gym, but are you using them as effectively as you could be to maximize your athletic potential? Bicep curls and shoulder presses are the typical go to exercises when you see dumbbells. These exercises only focus on a few select…

Do you ever find yourself highly motivated to work out, go for a run, or hop on a bike, only to have days when you’d rather just lay down and shut out the world? As a trainer who works with athletes, I understand how challenging it can be to stay consistently motivated for every workout.…

Sports Performance Essentials for Athletes Aged 8-13 Years Social media is packed with complex exercises demonstrated by top athletes. But ages 8-13? Not the time for them, even if the post claims to show “5 great ways to increase speed.” As with everything, creating a foundation of strength and stability should be the number one…

The Key to Boxing Success: Keep It Simple Modern boxing training can seem overly complicated, but the reality is, it doesn’t need to be. For aspiring beginners and experienced fighters, boxing training is actually quite straightforward when approached in the “old school way”. The most important thing is to first, master the fundamentals. A good…