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The Best Dumbbells for Small Dorm Room WorkoutsA dorm room does not need to become a full training facility for you to build strength. A compact pair of dumbbells can support pressing, rowing, squatting,…
How to Set Boundaries Between Your Athletic Life and Social LifeCollege athletics can make your schedule feel permanently full. Training, classes, travel, recovery, team obligations, work, NIL opportunities, and friendships…
The best polarized sunglasses for athletes who train outdoorsOutdoor training exposes athletes to more than heat and fatigue. Bright pavement, water, sand, snow, and car windshields can reflect intense light directly…
How To Land NIL Deals With Campus Business PartnersLocal companies that already support your athletic department can be among the most practical sources of name, image, and likeness opportunities. They…
The Best Athletic Socks for Preventing Blisters on Long RunsA long run can fall apart because of one hot spot. Friction between your foot, sock, and shoe creates warmth, irritation, and eventually a painful blister that…
How To Talk With Coaches About Mental Health StrugglesCollege athletics can make emotional distress difficult to name. A demanding practice schedule, travel, exams, injuries, roster pressure, and expectations from…
Protein powders that mix smoothly in a shaker bottleA protein powder can have an impressive nutrition label and still be frustrating to use. Clumps, foam, gritty texture, and powder stuck beneath the shaker ball…
How to Stay Healthy When Your Whole Team Is Sick Before FinalsA wave of illness through a college team can make finals week feel even more demanding. You may be sharing locker rooms, buses, weight rooms, study spaces, and…
Headbands That Stay Put Through Hard Training SessionsA headband can look like a minor piece of workout gear until it starts sliding into your eyes during sprints, lifting sets, or a full-court practice. When…
How to Write a Resume That Highlights Athletic ExperienceA college athlete’s resume should show more than a sport, position, team, or list of awards. It should translate the habits built through training and…