If you are dreaming big dreams about your next season, use the offseason or preseason to get better. Stop dreaming and start doing … it’s Go Time.  Read More

Are elite athletes born or made? We take a look at a new sports psychology book by Athletic Republic friend Mark Williams, which offers great insights that will be of interest to athletes, parents, and coaches looking to gain a mental and competitive edge. Read More

For more than 30 years Athletic Republic has perfected ways to use our specialized Super Running Treadmill as a training tool. This time of continued scientific learning discovery and commitment to athletic development has taught us that when used appropriately, the treadmill not only improves speed but is an important part of a comprehensive training program. Read More

The right off-season or pre-season training and conditioning program can develop the athletic versatility that athletes would naturally obtain playing a second sport. In the words of John Brenkus, Athletic Republic’s Chief Sports Science Officer, they can effectively work on developing “the whole athlete” by following a well-balanced training program. Read More

Runners who experience pain or discomfort during a run, who struggle with injuries, or who are simply not enjoying it much may be making one or more basic mistakes with their form. At Athletic Republic we coach a lot of teen and adult athletes in proper running form. Here are three tips based on issues we usually end up correcting during evaluations. Read More

Sport and season postponements and cancellations are tough, but they do create opportunities in the training center. If you're committed, this unexpected break in your sports schedule could be just the right time to become a better athlete. Read More

When every athlete in theory has the capability to be their best and to reach their full potential, why do so many athletes fail to achieve their performance goals? What keeps an athlete on JV instead of Varsity, or on the bench instead of starting, or at the back of the pack? Some may blame coaching, or an injury, or the lack of opportunity to showcase their talent, or superior competition. Some may consider it simply a lack of talent or ability. Read More

Female athletes experience dramatically higher rates of specific musculoskeletal injuries and medical conditions compared to male athletes. That's because many training programs developed for female athletes are built on research using young adult males and don't take the intrinsic biological differences between the sexes into account. Read More

When you train at an Athletic Republic center, you’re going to be doing exercises that may be unfamiliar, on equipment that is totally new to you. Here are some of the most common questions we get about equipment and protocols that set us apart from most training facilities and programs out there. Read More