Fluid Balance and Exercise

Written by Yusuf Boyd, M.S., ATC, LAT, CKTP ™, NASM CES/PES

Proper hydration is important for both endurance and strength training exercise as it is critical to survival and athletic performance. It is best to hydrate before, during, and after exercise. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends 5-7 mL/kg of fluid from both food and liquid to be consumed before exercise. Read More…

Posted on January 16, 2012  |  Permalink

Athletic Trainer vs Personal Trainer

Written by Yusuf Boyd, M.S., ATC, LAT, CKTP ™, NASM CES/PES

With March fastly approaching I decided to take it upon myself as an Athletic Trainer to help educate the public on our profession. Ask any Athletic Trainer if they have ever been referred to as a personal trainer and I am sure 100% of them will say yes. This is one of the biggest misconceptions about our profession, the comparison to a personal trainer. Read More…

Posted on February 15, 2011  |  Permalink

To Play Or Not To Play

Written by Yusuf Boyd, M.S., ATC, LAT, CKTP ™, NASM CES/PES

Given the recent reactions to Jay Cutler’s decision to discontinue participation in the NFC Championship game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears because he suffered an injury, I thought I would share a little information on the psychological process, specifically, the pressure we place on athletes to play through pain and injury. Read More…

Posted on January 25, 2011  |  Permalink