Sports Archives - Athletico https://www.athletico.com/category/sports/ Better for every body. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:16:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Super Bowl Stretch Breaks: 5 Movements to Stay in the Game https://www.athletico.com/2026/02/06/super-bowl-stretch-breaks-5-movements-to-stay-in-the-game/ https://www.athletico.com/2026/02/06/super-bowl-stretch-breaks-5-movements-to-stay-in-the-game/#respond Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=109707 Super Bowl Sunday is all about touchdowns, epic commercials, and cheering on your team. But let’s be honest — it…

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Returning to Gymnastics After a Neck Injury https://www.athletico.com/2025/11/03/returning-to-gymnastics-after-a-neck-injury/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/11/03/returning-to-gymnastics-after-a-neck-injury/#respond Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:30:57 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=105052 Gymnastics is a high-intensity sport. Several types of gymnastics events fall under the gymnastics umbrella: Women’s artistic, men’s artistic, rhythmic...

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Rehab of the Overhead Athlete: Spine Considerations https://www.athletico.com/2025/10/01/rehab-of-the-overhead-athlete-spine-considerations/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/10/01/rehab-of-the-overhead-athlete-spine-considerations/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:30:35 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=104654 The spine is a vital component of overhead athlete rehabilitation, and when addressed appropriately, it may help decrease overall recovery...

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Injury Prevention for Summer Sports https://www.athletico.com/2025/09/03/injury-prevention-for-summer-sports/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/09/03/injury-prevention-for-summer-sports/#respond Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:30:15 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=102160 Summer sports are in full swing! Baseball and softball seasons are thriving, and off-season prep for fall sports like football,...

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Strength Training for Rhythmic Gymnasts https://www.athletico.com/2025/08/27/strength-training-for-rhythmic-gymnasts/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/08/27/strength-training-for-rhythmic-gymnasts/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:30:04 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=100973 Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport where athletes combine dance, tumbling, and the use of an apparatus to perform high-level athletic...

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6 Shoulder Stretches for Golfers https://www.athletico.com/2025/07/18/6-shoulder-stretches-for-golfers/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/07/18/6-shoulder-stretches-for-golfers/#respond Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:30:06 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=98917 Golf is a sport that combines precision, power, and mobility, especially in the shoulders. The ball- and-socket joint (glenohumeral joint)...

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Stretches for Pickleball Players https://www.athletico.com/2025/06/30/stretches-for-pickleball-players/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/06/30/stretches-for-pickleball-players/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:30:10 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=98662 Pickleball is a fun, low-impact sport. Stretching before and after playing pickleball is important for injury prevention and flexibility. Let’s...

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Stretches for Cheerleaders: Flyers and Bases https://www.athletico.com/2025/06/25/stretches-for-cheerleaders-flyers-and-bases/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/06/25/stretches-for-cheerleaders-flyers-and-bases/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:30:10 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=98591 Cheerleading is a very popular sport for school teams and competition all-star teams. All-star teams are comprised of various ages,...

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Health Benefits of Pickleball https://www.athletico.com/2025/06/18/health-benefits-of-pickleball/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/06/18/health-benefits-of-pickleball/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:30:57 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=98496 Pickleball is a great, low-impact sport for people of all ages that has become vastly popular in recent years. Pickleball...

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Shoulder Stability for Cheerleaders https://www.athletico.com/2025/04/14/shoulder-stability-for-cheerleaders/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/04/14/shoulder-stability-for-cheerleaders/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:30:57 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=94863 Co-author: Megan Partain, SPT Have you ever wondered how your favorite cheerleaders spend hours tumbling, stunting, and holding each other...

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