Fred Robinson, Chairman of Body Helix, is a 70-time World and U.S. medalist tennis champion and was inducted into the NC Tennis Hall of Fame in 2019. Robinson also is a U.S. National Grand Slam Title holder in singles and doubles and is an eleven-time Atlanta Senior Invitational Pro Tournament Singles Champion. He has been ranked No.1 in the United States in senior tennis in both singles and doubles multiple times during his career. He was also recognized as Player of the Year in the Men’s Open Singles in North Carolina and Florida and is an eight-time undefeated champion in the ITF World Team Competition. During his 30-year career, Robinson has also received many distinctions such as the Slew Hester Player of the Year Award, the National Gil Roberts Sportsmanship Award, and the Best Senior Tournament of the Year Award. Robinson founded Body Helix in 2008 when he observed that compression gear designed for muscle and joint pain/injuries had minimal effect, was uncomfortable, and was decades behind the advances of fabric science. This motivated Robinson to search for a material that would do three things better than any other material in the world of compression: stretch, rebound, and stay in place. His passion for creating high-quality, eco-friendly compression products is demonstrated through his continuous product research, development, and design efforts.
In today’s blog, we’ll consider the following: Rehab or Prehab Your Litmus Test Sleep + Hydration Carefully crafted and executed regimens can reduce injury frequency and severity. Said another way – it’s easier to stop something from happening in the first place than to repair the damage after it has happened. “An ounce of prevention is […]
In today’s blog, we’ll consider the following: Exercise class or training lesson – the 97:3 rule Hard work vs. Sacrifice Falling off the Great Mental Plateau. Do elite athletes have a secret weapon to help them constantly improve their level of play? The answer is yes. They know the ability to make progressive modifications in […]
Blog: Why do some athletes choke more than others? In today’s blog, we’ll consider the following: The Big Gag Time Travel Choking and Injuries Prevention and Performance The Big Gag In sports, it’s called choking, panicking, freezing up, the yips, and even running for cover. The ‘Big Gag’ is the failure of an athlete to perform […]
Over the past couple of weeks, several friends of mine have been dealing with injuries of various severities and durations. In an attempt to help them and those of you dealing with acute or chronic injury pain, I remembered a great interview we previously posted. I believe these thoughts on overcoming injuries are worthy of […]
In today’s blog, we’ll consider the following. The athlete’s media burden For the love of money Media shifts ‘process’ to ‘results’ thinking Meeting the media challenge This week I want to examine the detrimental performance effects of some of the world’s greatest athletes by the global media. The athlete’s media burden “Media” is a broad […]
In today’s blog, we’ll consider the following. New York Meltdown No whine with your cheese S.A.R.A.H. Regret or Regroup Through A Glass Darkly New York Meltdown This past week I watched the US Open and saw tennis star Naomi Osaka meltdown on New York’s Arthur Ashe stadium, the largest in the world. It seems like […]
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In today’s blog, we’ll examine the precious benefits of playing sports and the painful detriments of not being active. Topics include: Choose wisely Activity benefits Imagine Culture shock Coach’s challenge Choose wisely Tennis, Swimming, Climbing, Cycling, Pickleball, Cross-fit, Weightlifting, Volleyball, Soccer, Rowing, Basketball, Skiing, Kayaking, Golf, Badminton, Running, Squash, and Gymnastics – just to name […]
Whispering Differently Today’s blog contains relevant research that can be used to enhance your performance in sports, business, and life. Topics: Whispering Old dog – new tricks Thinking & speaking differently Ask Me Anything Whispering Remember the 1998 movie The Horse Whisperer? This movie along with TV shows like The Dog Whisperer brought the word “whisperer” to the […]
Binary Thinking: Benefit or Bias? Key topics: Benefits Biases Zooming in Cultivate Spectrum Thinking Benefits Binary thinking, also known as dichotomous thinking, happens when complex concepts, ideas, and problems are overly simplified into an either/or perspective. Binary thinking is black and white. Good or bad. Always or never. The gray area in the middle is […]
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