Ian McMahan

Joined: May 11, 2016

Ian B. McMahan is a sports medicine professional and former athletic trainer for the Women's World Cup, MLS and the University of Maryland.

Athletes Are Paying the Physical Price of Playing College Sports

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Highlights from the first day of the 2017 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, including information on MLB and Tommy John surgery, Stephen Curry and more.

Caffeine, exercise and the brain: How 'doping' with psychoactive drugs can boost motivation

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Can your morning cup of coffee have perfomance benefits? Long considered an exercise enhancer, new research says psychoactive drugs like caffeine can help you want to work out more often.

Fridge Raider: Seven-time NASCAR series champ Jimmie Johnson eats for endurance

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How do you prepare to race a 3800-pound car around a track for 3-4 hours? Seven-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson fuels his body like an endurance athlete.

Training after 50: How Doug Flutie keeps in shape and manages post-football pains

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Doug Flutie took a lot of punishing hits in his football career. But he's not letting that get in the way of competing and staying active, even at 54-years-old.

Fridge Raider: Inside the vegan diet of Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler

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What is it like to be a vegan in the NBA? Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler details why he made a big dietary change—and why it's paying off on the court this year.

Training after 50: Dan O'Brien dispels the myths about exercise for older adults

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Think your 50s are a time for more placid pursuits? Dan O'Brien and expert Dr. Vonda Wright eliminate the misconceptions about training and workouts for older adults.

Figuring out fatigue: A tired brain can hinder performance as much as a tired muscle

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Once considered only a physical phenomenon, new research suggests fatigue can arise from the brain. Many sports team now make efforts to reduce mental fatigue among their athletes.

Why hamstring injuries are so common in NFL players, during preseason training

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Hamstring injuries are one of the most common the NFL. More than 15 years ago, the Patriots implemented a prevention program so effective the team considered it a competitive advantage.

Cricks and cracks: Why back injuries are on the rise in MLB

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Throwing fastballs—not curveballs—linked to Tommy John surgery

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Value of the vertical jump: How Combine results relate to NBA success

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