Being an athlete is serious business. There is no room for clowning around in the gym or on the field. Athleticism can also be found outside of the game. A person doesn’t need competition to be considered an athlete. This week I spoke to Mark Gindick, a clown with The Big Apple Circus. His training […]

Competitive athletes are often willing to put their lives on hold so they can make it through the season. Although there are many benefits of hard training, there is a downside-particularly for women. The good old biological clock can hold out only so long, and female athletes must deal with the pressure of choosing between their careers […]

New Year’s Resolutions are always tough. They’re a chance to make a commitment to better yourself spiritually and physically. I have seen many people take this opportunity and vastly improve their lives and relationships, and I respect anyone who sets a resolution and makes the effort to stick with it. Obviously, no one is perfect and we all […]