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'We all want our kids to be successful and the best they can be, but that also involves balance.'

It was a great day in Fargo as three-time Stanley Cup winner Matt Cullen brought the Stanley Cup filled with donuts to Sanford Children’s Hospital. Kids who were staying in the hospital had a chance to see the Cup and have their photo taken with it. The event took place in Cully’s Kids Cabin, a […]

WALL LAKE, S.D. — Evan Mahrous switches gears flawlessly. He has to. Any stumble in transitioning from the bike to his running shoes costs him time. Today, on a breezy, sunny day at Wall Lake Park, no movement of Evan’s is wasted. With a head full of golden locks, Oakley sunglasses covering the sharp focus […]

“Whenever we say, ‘They can’t practice’ or ‘They can’t play,’ there is never an argument."

Going shoeless can help children develop and improve walking skills

Recovering from a surgery rarely goes as expected. In aging bodies, the recovery process combining with general wear can result in a humbling experience, with more challenges than expected. John Fountain, a retired anesthesiologist and former collegiate athlete, discovered just that after his partial knee replacement in August 2015. Fountain, a novelist and sports enthusiast […]

Power training is growing in popularity from youth athletes to the college and pro levels. The goal: increased power production. Muscular power is an essential component of activities like running, jumping, cutting and throwing. Power training includes methods like high-load strength training, low-load speed and plyometric training and Olympic weightlifting. The key power output trait […]

Active people — from gym warriors to casual exercisers — can make productive use of an overlooked part of their workout: rest and recovery. Gym members can be tempted to push themselves too hard to maximize their exercise time and get on with their day. Being efficient with time is one thing, but without proper […]

The next generation of athletes is embracing resistance training. The first step, however, isn’t a physical one. It’s education about exercise. More people are getting more aware of the many benefits of strength and conditioning programs. This increased awareness has been accompanied by a natural jump in participation by athletes of all ages looking to […]