(Stefano Rellandini/Reuters) With national team selections, triathlons, and not to mention seven consecutive Tour de France victories, Lance Armstrong is the most successful American–and possibility even the most successful international cyclist of all time. But everyone has their flaws, and everyone makes their mistakes. Lance Armstrong is no different. After years of scrutiny and dodging positive drug tests, the Founder of the Livestrong Foundation admitted in 2013 in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that he did indeed use performance enhancing substances during his cycling career. Lance Armstrong admitted to the following: EPO, testosterone, cortisone, human growth hormone, blood transfusions, and blood doping. But before we delve into the drugs that Armstrong used, it is essential to take a look at...
(LeBron James Instagram) “I’m coming home.” These three words, inducing ecstatic tears of joy from Cleveland Cavaliers fans and the aching feeling of abandonment from fans of the Miami Heat, will undoubtedly go down as one of the most historical phrases in Cavalier history. In his letter to Sports Illustrated, LeBron James announced his return to the Cavaliers for a second and likely last stint with the team. It was almost like a fairy tale for James, who played his high school basketball at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. After deciding to forgo his college career, he entered the NBA draft at the raw age of 18. Distinguished by his gravity defying slams and his knack...
Matt Harvey was one of the best pitchers in the 2013 season for the New York Mets, but Tommy John surgery will force him to not pitch again until the 2015 season.
Since the introduction of Dr. Jean-Pierre Meerssmen’s injury prevention system in 2002 at AC Milan’s “MilanLab,” injury prevention and performance management in elite sport hasn’t quite been the same.
“Before we implemented our holistically‑based chiropractic approach, we had so many injuries we needed about 35 players in the team. Today, we only require 22,” commented Dr. Meersseman.
Dr. Meersseman refers to the fact that since 2002, the incidence of non-traumatic injuries has dropped by 92 percent.
This 2014 Tour de France marks the 101st event that has been held since its creation in 1903. It is incredible how far technology has advanced over the past century of exhilarating races. This year, the Tour de France has proven to be more brutal than ever, as the unfavorable weather conditions continue to cause […]
Years of intense training and sticking to a strict nutritional plan helps in becoming an elite cyclist. But there are also many equally important technological advantages available to the cyclists at the Tour de France. In recent years, there has been an increase in tech developments, which allow for cyclists to ride faster and make […]
