Practice & Conditioning: Page 6

Vernon Smith Talks Strength and Motivation

As the head strength and conditioning coach at NAIA Marian University in Indianapolis, Vernon Smith is proud to walk the walk for the student-athletes he trains and mentors.

[Photo courtesy of Vernon Smith]

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Building Back Stronger: How Walltopia Helped Cultivate Climbing Rebuild After Hurricane Helene

Walltopia Climbing Walls

How recreation operators, manufacturers and community partners can respond when a capital project encounters circumstances far beyond the original plan.

Building Back Stronger: How Walltopia Helped Cultivate Climbing Rebuild After Hurricane Helene

How PHIT America Is Helping Solve the Inactivity Pandemic

PHIT America, a national cause focused on reversing America's inactivity epidemic, intends to reverse this troublesome negative trend before its impact is even greater on the economy, health care costs and military readiness.

[Photo courtesy of phitamerica.org]

New Projects: Gordie Howe Sports Complex | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Master Plan and More

Our look at new facility projects includes the Gordie Howe Sports Complex, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Master Plan and more

Colby College [Rendering courtesy of Sasaki]

Five Cardio Area Design Considerations

How should you layout your club's cardio equipment to maximize appeal to exercisers and potential clients?

[Photos courtesy of Fabiano Designs] image design by Nicole Bell

Gym & Fieldhouse

How to Program Every Inch of Your Indoor Sports Complex

Large indoor sports complexes are a big investment. They are expensive to build, staff and operate. So how can these facilities maximize return on their inherent costs?

[Photos by Nicole Bell]

New Projects: Globe Life Field | Frank Erwin Center | Shakopee Community Center

Check out some of the newest athletics, fitness and recreation facility projects — this month featuring Globe Life Field and more.

[Renderings courtesy of HKS]

New Projects: Burlington Aquatic Center | University of Idaho Arena | Ontario High School Football Stadium

Check out some of the latest aquatic centers, arenas, stadiums and other facility projects from around the country.

[Rendering courtesy of Opsis Architecture]

New Product Roundup: Pool Dehumidifiers | Volleyball Equipment | Lighting

Some of the latest products to outfit your facility, from pool dehumidifiers to volleyball equipment and lighting.

Ooq 917 Ab Sports Tutor

Designing Training Spaces to Maximize Limited Practice Time

The NCAA restricts student-athletes' in-season practice to 20 hours per week, or four hours per day. The student-athletes themselves put in this practice time while also attending classes and fulfilling their various other obligations around campus. It mi

[Photos courtesy of HOK]

Building Campus Housing with Student-Athletes in Mind

Providing environments where student-athletes can build a like-minded community and yet still have solitude is not simply attractive, it has been shown to enhance students' personal, social and academic success.

[Photos by Bill Timmerman Photography, courtesy of TreanorHL]

What to Consider When Dispensing Weight-Loss Advice

No matter how much we, as an industry, try to educate people about the health benefits of exercise, many are primarily interested in losing weight — often at any cost. How do we help our clients reach their goals? How do we engage them in a healthful, eff

[Illustration by Arnel Reynon]

New Projects: Purdue Football | Central College Gym | Target Center

A look at the latest projects from around the country breaking ground, making their first pitches, or opening their doors.

[Rendering courtesy of Purdue Athletics]

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AB Show 2026 in Orlando

AB Show is a solution-focused event for athletics, fitness, recreation and military professionals.

Nov. 17-19, 2026