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Training for sport-specific skills, drills, and active play that builds coordination, speed, and athleticism.

Train like an athlete. This category focuses on the drills, skills, and conditioning that translate into real-world performance. From speed and agility work to coordination, balance, and reaction training — these sessions bridge the gap between structured fitness and athletic play. Whether you’re chasing personal bests or peak performance, these articles help you move better, faster, and with purpose.

A freestyle skier mid-spin through the air, arms and body aligned in perfect control amid a blur of motion
Training in Flow: The Art of Controlled ChaosArticlesSports Performance & Play

Training in Flow: The Art of Controlled Chaos

Former Olympian Kevin Harbut explains how elite athletes use “flow state” that elusive zone between effort and ease to perform…
Kevin HarbutKevin HarbutOctober 22, 20253 min
A focused male freestyle skier mid-air performing aerials under bright winter light. Motion frozen at the peak of the jump, snow particles glinting around him
The Mental Toughness of an Olympian: What Sport Teaches Us About ResilienceArticlesSports Performance & Play

The Mental Toughness of an Olympian: What Sport Teaches Us About Resilience

Olympic sport is a masterclass in resilience. Kevin Harbut, former Team GB freestyle skier, shares what competing at the highest…
Kevin HarbutKevin HarbutOctober 21, 20253 min
Athlete landing from a lateral hop with bent knees and active arms, low camera angle to highlight movement dynamics
#63: 100 Lateral Hops Over a Line or Cone2025ChallengesSports Performance & Play

#63: 100 Lateral Hops Over a Line or Cone

Fire up your agility and leg endurance with 100 lateral hops. This quick and challenging plyometric drill builds speed, coordination,…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamMarch 4, 20252 min
Athlete mid-sprint on outdoor track or grassy hill, overlay text- 100 Seconds of Sprint Intervals
#56: 100 Seconds of Sprint Intervals2025ChallengesSports Performance & Play

#56: 100 Seconds of Sprint Intervals

In just 100 seconds of total sprint time, you can unlock huge gains in speed, power, and metabolic fitness. Here’s…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamFebruary 25, 20252 min
Athlete mid-toes-to-bar or double-under, clear focus and motion blur, overlay text- 100 Skill Reps Challenge
#53: 100 Reps of a Skill Movement2025ChallengesSports Performance & Play

#53: 100 Reps of a Skill Movement

Want to get better at double-unders, toes-to-bar, or handstands? Repetition is the path. This challenge gives you 100 reps to…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamFebruary 22, 20252 min
Crowd of athletes at the start of a race or event — overlay text-100+ Competitor Challenge
#50: Join a Challenge That Includes 100+ Competitors2025ChallengesSports Performance & Play

#50: Join a Challenge That Includes 100+ Competitors

Level up your motivation by entering a challenge with 100+ competitors. Tap into the power of accountability, community, and healthy…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamFebruary 19, 20252 min
Athlete sprinting mid-stride on a track with stopwatch overlay — text-Weekly 100m Sprint Challenge
#49: Time Your 100m Sprint Every Week2025ChallengesSports Performance & Play

#49: Time Your 100m Sprint Every Week

Track your raw speed and progress with a timed 100m sprint every week. Build explosive power, track performance, and stay…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamFebruary 18, 20252 min
Athlete mid-pass rebounding a ball off a brick wall — overlay text-100 Wall Rebounds Challenge
#48: 100 Wall Rebounds (Netball or Squash Style)2025ChallengesSports Performance & Play

#48: 100 Wall Rebounds (Netball or Squash Style)

Develop lightning-fast reaction speed, control, and accuracy with 100 consecutive wall rebounds. A focused challenge for netball, squash, and reflex…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamFebruary 17, 20252 min
Handball player mid-throw during a training session — overlay text-100 Handball Throws Challenge
#47: Perform 100 Handball Throws in Training2025ChallengesSports Performance & Play

#47: Perform 100 Handball Throws in Training

Enhance your throwing mechanics, arm strength, and accuracy with this 100-rep handball training drill. Perfect for players or power-based athletes.
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamFebruary 16, 20252 min
Athlete in mid-punch connecting with a boxing bag — overlay text-100 Bag Hits Challenge
#46: Try 100 Hits on a Boxing Bag2025ChallengesSports Performance & Play

#46: Try 100 Hits on a Boxing Bag

Build explosive power, rhythm, and endurance with this high-intensity boxing challenge. Land 100 solid strikes on the heavy bag in…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamFebruary 15, 20252 min