Scholarpreps.com

New Balance 623 Product Details

• ABZORB® cushioning in both heel and forefoot for exceptional shock absorption
• Premium leather upper for natural comfort, durability, and breathability
• IMEVA (injection-molded EVA foam) midsole for firm yet flexible cushioning
• Stability Shank embedded into midsole supports the arch and helps create a smoother gait
• Non-Marking Rubber Outsole won’t mark floors
• Seamless Phantom Liner reduces the weight of the shoe plus enhances the comfort and fit
• Comfort collar features anatomically positioned foam pads that lock-in the heel and cushion around the ankle
• Medicare / HCPCS code = A5500 Diabetic shoe
• Color:  White with Navy
• Shoe Weight:  380 grams (13.4 oz)
• Shoe Last:  MX-001

ABZORB® cushioning is New Balance’s proprietary basic cushioning compound.   This foam-based polymer works by dispersing force out from the point of impact and reducing the shock transferred through the shoe and up into the leg and body.   This type of shock is sometimes responsible for heel, ankle and even back pain, so reducing it has many potential health benefits.  By absorbing shock and displacing energy, ABZORB softens the impact, foot strike after foot strike.

Most New Balance shoes incorporate some form of this highly effective cushioning material.

Read the rest of this entry →

Daniel Milan, Senior Defensemen, Class of 2010 – Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep Hockey Team. One of Scholarpreps’ stars show how he improves his speed and quickness with these footwork drills.

Check out Daniel’s site….

Daniel will begin his post-high school career playing for the USHL – Des Moines Buccaneers. Good Luck from the Scholarpreps team and we will be watching for your move into the college ranks or NHL.

BENEFITS

Recoverite recovery drinks come in these delicious flavors:Chocolate, Citrus, and Strawberry.

How well you perform tomorrow depends on how well you recover today, which is why you can’t cut corners when it comes to your post-workout fueling. Recoverite supplies your body with the proper 3:1 ratio of complex carbohydrates and the highest quality whey protein isolate, along with generous amounts of multi-beneficial glutamine (a whopping 3 grams per serving!), the potent antioxidant l-carnosine, and a full-spectrum electrolyte profile. The result is rapid and enhanced recovery, which allows you to obtain the maximum value from all your hard workouts, ideally prepping your body for your next workout or race. Make sure you’re recovering right with Recoverite and remember, it makes a superb meal replacement drink as well. Train hard, recover right today and feel great tomorrow.

Extra Benefits:
The amino acid glutamine, also contained in Hammer Whey, plays a vital role in the health of the muscles, immune system, and digestive tract. Glutamine is arguably the key "recovery amino" as it (A) helps boost the immune system (B) helps to reduce the symptoms of overtraining syndrome (C) plays a role in enhancing glycogen synthesis (D) stimulates muscle protein synthesis for the rebuilding of lean muscle tissue.

PRODUCT DETAIL

Athletic performance improvement depends on a program of exercise to stimulate muscular and cardiovascular adaptation followed by a recovery period in which the body rebuilds itself slightly more fit than before. Thus, the real gain of exercise occurs during recovery, but only in the presence of adequate rest and optimal nutritional support. Carbohydrate and protein replenishment, as soon as possible upon completion of the workout, helps you to get the very most out of every minute you’ve put into training. That’s where Recoverite comes in, providing unsurpassed nutritional support to ensure you obtain the maximum value from your workouts and complete recovery after each training session and race.

Read the rest of this entry →

Hydramesh ™ Adjustable Knee Stabilizer Brace

The Hydramesh ™ Adjustable Knee Stabilizer Brace from Mueller Sports Medicine provides maximum protection against knee arthritis, knee tendonitis, runners knee and jumpers knee, knee dislocations, and knee swelling, knee bursitis, and knee ligament conditions.  This adjustable knee stabilizer brace comes with an open patella design that helps relieve pressure on the kneecap and adjustable tension straps providing a custom fit.

• Padded Buttress Around Kneecap for Extra Support
• Fully Trimmed Edges with Smooth Seams to Prevent Chafing
• Adjustable Tension Straps for a Custom Fit
• Flexible Steel Springs on Both Sides of the Knee for Protection
• Comes in 2 Sizes – Fits Left or Right Knee

Sizing for Adjustable Knee Stabilizer

Small – Medium
13” – 17”
33 – 43cm

Large – X-Large
17” – 21”
^{43 – 53cm}

Measure 3” Above Knee.
If knee falls between sizes get the next size up.

Hydramesh ™ is a fabric panel that is breathable and cool for comfortable all-day wear. It protects the brace with an AEGIS Microbe Shield which controls or eliminates odors, stains, and deterioration caused by the growth of bacteria and microorganisms.

Schutt’s Striker Swing Trainer is patented and designed to be used as a warm-up device or a highly effective swing trainer. The Schutt Striker II baseball batting training aid is equipped with an RIF (reduced injury factor) baseball and includes Schutt’s unique wear indicator feature which visually alerts the user when the tether needs to be replaced. This Schutt baseball hitting training aid quickly attaches to any chain link fence and positions the ball 13 inches from the fence. The Striker 2 is portable fitting easily into player or equipment bags for easy transport

• Striker Swing Trainer
• Patented baseball batting training aids
• Warm-up device or swing trainer
• Equipped with a RIF (reduced injury factor) baseball
• Wear indicator feature
• Quickly attaches to any chain link fence
• Positions the ball 13 inches from the fence
• Fits easily into player or equipment bags

Source: Schutt

ULTRASLIDE® from Varisport, Inc., is a professional-quality slideboard available in 8 and 10 foot lengths. It’s entirely handmade and built to last using the finest materials.

The ULTRASLIDE® 10 foot slideboard is our premier slideboard designed for professional, collegiate, and institutional use. It’s entirely handmade and built to last using the finest materials. Features include…

• A solid high-pressure laminated base board with premium birch plywood core; the base folds in half for transport and easy storage
• 2.25" high premium hardwood maple end bumpers that adjust to accommodate athletes of various heights and abilities and allow a variety of workouts
• 10 foot overall slide length with adjustments at 7, 8, and 9 feet
• A reinforced non-skid underside to assure that the slideboard stays in place
• One pair of high-quality slide slippers (booties)

Proudly Made In The USA

Each and every ULTRASLIDE® board is made in the USA, and every single component on the board is produced in the USA as well…many within 50 miles of our suburban Chicago assembly facility.

Read the rest of this entry →

Foam Rolling or Body Rolling is a form of self-massage used by fitness enthusiasts, athletes and therapists to relax or “release” tight muscles. This form of massage is designed to increase elasticity of connective tissue therefore relaxing the muscles allowing them to respond more efficiently and effectively during activity.
Foam Rollers can be an invaluable tool for core development, stabilization and strengthening. Foam rollers can also be used to enhance balance for everyday activities or sports. Rollers come in various sizes ranging from 12” up to 36” in length and are usually 6” in diameter in full or half models. The longer rollers are typically used for massage as well as postural alignment. Whereas the shorter rollers are ideal for acute massage or make an excellent travel companion for on the road self massage. The half round versions are sometimes used to enhance some balance exercises or to decrease the need for balance for other exercises. Either way, foam rolling is a bonus to any exercise routine!

Read the rest of this entry →