Haven Shepherd, swimmer and 2021 Paralympian, shares some of her top exercises that target all of the muscles she works on strengthening for competitive swimming, which can all be done right at home, with these simple workout tools.
Spring has finally sprung. That means there is one thing on our mind: hiking! John Muir said, “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”
Here at SPRI, we believe that in order to get better every day, you have to have support. Everyone one of us finds that support in different places. This Valentine’s Day, we want to let two lovebirds talk about why they hit the gym together each morning, and why they love it.
We chat with SPRI’s Drew Friedberg, who was drafted by the Pirates in 2001. Get the insider scoop of a professional pitcher who batted left, pitched left, and left Baseball before he got the chance to bring the heat to PNC Park.
Garrett Gilkey beat all odds to play in the NFL. Today the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman is recovering from a season-ending knee injury. His childhood lessons —combined with physical therapy— are helping him get better every day.