When you wake up on Saturday morning to watch your favorite college football team, you’re seeing the finished product. Those four quarters are the culmination of a lot more than a few practices throughout the week. To be your best, a delicate balance of study, nutrition, rehab and mental prep must be achieved. An element […]
When defending national champion Clemson opened its new $55 million football complex in January, its greatest benefit to player performance — more so than the lounge with barber shop, arcade, bowling alley and laser tag — was the dedicated nap room, stocked with eight bunk beds, three massage chairs and bean bags. The Tigers have […]
CHICAGO — When Maryland football opens its season on Sept. 2 at Texas, the Terrapins will be well rested. That’s because, according to head coach DJ Durkin, the team has started using Under Armour sleep aids. “We have all our guys wear what Under Armour provided for us with the sleep aids that measure how […]
Tossing and turning in bed and not being able to sleep can be frustrating for anyone. However, it can be even more frustrating as an athlete. The amount and quality of sleep athletes get is important in relation to their health, recovery, and overall performance. While these are considered key components to an athlete’s performance, […]
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has officially announced that the use of sleep monitor devices outside of games and practices is in violation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The CBA does allow the league to require players to wear sensors and other tracking devices during games and practices to collect performance, medical and safety-related information. […]
