Mistakes Professional Athletes Don’t Make While Training
As an athlete, you can’t afford to make mistakes—especially when you’re in the middle of a competition. But plenty of aspiring athletes let their fears and expectations get the best of them. This not only becomes costly when they’re expected to perform, it also becomes difficult to focus all their strength and energy into training.
How Do Athletes Tackle Burnouts?
On TV, our favorite athletes look like they’ll never age a day or run out of energy. After all, they’ve got the strength of Hercules and the passion of a virtuoso. But that doesn’t mean athletes don’t suffer from physical exhaustion or mental fatigue. After all, they’re human beings like the rest of us.
The Difference Between Bobsled, Luge, and Skeleton
The Difference Between Bobsled, Luge, and Skeleton After becoming the first Ghanaian skeleton racer to make it to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang last year, it’s no surprise that everyone wants to know about Akwasi Frimpong. Who is he? Where did he come from? How did he make it to the Winter Olympics? These are […]
So, You Want To Try Skeleton Racing? Use These Tips From Akwasi Frimpong
So, You Want To Try Skeleton Racing? Use These Tips From Akwasi Frimpong Nothing is scarier than watching athletes jump onto a carbon fiber sled and dive down an ice track at full speed. But athletes like Akwasi have done it time and time again, making our jaws drop in sheer awe at the […]
The Coolest Helmet Designs From Skeleton Racers Around the World
Skeleton racing doesn’t have anything to do with skeletons, but it’s an apt name for a scary winter sport. Imagine having to use your entire body to steer a carbon fiber sled, headfirst, down an ice track at 90mph. Sounds terrifying, right? But that’s exactly why skeleton racers use special gear and helmets so […]
How Olympic Athletes Train to Win the Gold Medal
The thought of training every single day for four years to make it to the Olympics doesn’t sound appealing. In fact, it’s exhausting to just to think about it—especially if you consider the intense routine you’re required to follow.
Why Skeleton Racing Isn’t An Easy Sport
Imagine an athlete going down on an ice track—using a sled—at a speed of 90mph. It’s terrifying to think about. Now imagine training for it every day for four years! Luge and bobsled racing are known to be the toughest and most dangerous winter sports. But there’s another sport that’s taking the world by storm—skeleton […]
Fun Facts About Skeleton Racing—The Mystery Sport That’s Becoming Popular
While “skeleton racing” doesn’t involve skeletons, it’s a pretty apt name for what looks like a terrifying winter sport. Racers make use of their entire body to race down an icy track, using a sled. When Akwasi Frimpong became the first Ghanaian skeleton racer to participate in the winter Olympics, more and more people […]