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Sports Performance

Browse 18 articles about sports performance on LiftStrong. Evidence-based training and nutrition advice to help you get stronger and build muscle.

18 articles

Strength Training

Winter Sports Preparation: Strength Training for Skiing and Snowboarding

Transform your skiing performance with our 6-week strength training guide. Learn essential exercises for injury prevention and enhanced mountain performance this winter.

4 min·Jeff·Nov 26, 2024

Recovery

Recovery Techniques for Athletes: Optimizing Performance and Preventing Injury

In the dynamic world of sports, recovery techniques play a crucial role in enhancing performance and sidestepping potential setbacks.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Supplements

Magnesium for Sleep and Recovery: The Lifter's Guide

Most lifters are deficient in magnesium and do not know it. Here is which type to take, how much, and what it actually does for your sleep, recovery, and performance.

6 min·Jess·Mar 28, 2026

Strength Training

Morning vs Evening Workouts: Does Training Time Actually Matter?

Research shows small performance advantages for evening training, but the best time to work out is the time you will actually show up. Here is what the science says and how to make any schedule work.

8 min·Olivia·Mar 8, 2026

Nutrition

Best Pre-Workout Foods: What to Eat Before the Gym

Forget pre-workout supplements for a minute. The food you eat before training matters more than any powder, and most people get it completely wrong.

9 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026

Supplements

Creatine Loading Phase: Necessary or Waste of Time?

The loading phase debate has raged for decades. Here is what the research actually says, and whether you should bother.

9 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026

Nutrition

Caffeine and Exercise Performance: How Much Is Too Much?

Caffeine is the most widely used performance enhancer on the planet. Here is exactly how much to take, when to take it, and where the point of diminishing returns kicks in.

10 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026

Nutrition

Water Intake for Lifters: How Much You Actually Need

The one gallon per day rule is everywhere. But is it actually based on anything? Here is what the science says and how to figure out your real hydration needs.

11 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026

Training Techniques

How to Warm Up Properly Before Lifting Weights

Your warm-up probably sucks. Here is a simple, effective warm-up protocol that actually prepares you to lift heavy without wasting 30 minutes.

12 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026

Recovery

Sleep and Muscle Recovery: How Many Hours Do You Need?

Sleep is the most powerful recovery tool you have and it is free. Here is exactly how sleep affects muscle growth and how to optimize it.

15 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026

Fitness Lifestyle

Workout Music: Does It Actually Improve Performance?

We all have our gym playlists but does music actually make you stronger? The research says yes, with some interesting caveats.

11 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026

Strength Training

Strength Training for Runners: Improving Performance and Preventing Injuries

Strength training for runners: squats, lunges, and deadlifts that improve running economy by roughly 8 percent, build power, and lower your injury risk.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

Supplements

The Role of Creatine in Muscle Building: Dosage, Timing, and Effects

Creatine for muscle building: optimal dosage, a 20g loading phase, 3-5g maintenance, timing and how it boosts ATP, strength and high-intensity performance.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Pull-Up Training

Rock Climbing and Pull-Up Strength: How They Complement Each Other

Discover how pull-up strength can revolutionize your rock climbing performance. Learn the best exercises and techniques to build power and endurance on the wall.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Muscle Building

Bulking for Endurance Athletes: Balancing Mass Gain with Performance

Bulking for endurance athletes: gain lean muscle without losing speed. How added mass boosts strength, supports joints and speeds recovery for runners.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Workouts

1-Hour Olympic Weightlifting Session for Power and Explosiveness

One-hour Olympic weightlifting session for power and explosiveness. Drill the snatch and clean and jerk to boost force, speed, and athletic performance.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

Workouts

Strength Training for Specific Sports: Tailoring Your Routine

Strength training for specific sports, tailored to your game. Build the power, endurance and movements your sport demands while cutting your injury risk.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

Strength Training

Strength Training for Endurance Athletes: Boosting Performance

Strength training for endurance athletes can cut race times by up to 4.9%: build muscle endurance, prevent injury, and hold pace longer while running.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

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