Preparation the morning of and days leading up to a race are dictated by the distance of the race, your experience, nutritional and training habits, and expected effort level. While it is important to hydrate and fuel properly, it is not suggested to experiment with approaches that you aren’t accustomed to the day of the race.
Read MoreRace season is in full swing and our 5k is fast approaching, schools winding down and Summer preparation is underway, and high school playoffs have begun with many of our athletes from track, lacrosse, baseball, and softball participating. There is plenty to write about but too many accomplishments to cover. Here are a handful of them.
Read MoreWhile our facility is outfitted with a lot of different equipment, this post will reveal what I consider to be the most important pieces to have to operate a high level adaptive fitness program. Before delving into the specifics, having an open floor plan where the coach is able to see all of the athletes training at once is of the utmost importance.
Read MoreThe Single Leg RDL has a handful of strength and stability benefits up and down the kinetic chain. Intrinsic muscles of the foot and major movers in the hamstrings, glutes, and abdominals work in unison to stabilize the ankle, knee, and hip. In order to reap all of the benefits from the movement, understanding the technical aspects is important.
Read MoreVariations of the Floor Press can serve several purposes. They can be used to build up the prerequisite strength needed to perform traditional Push-ups or as an accessory movement to build chest, shoulders, and triceps.
Read MoreI had the opportunity to talk with Adam Bleakney, head coach of the University of Illinois’ Wheelchair racing program. We talked about their approach to strength training, how to structure the entire training plan to reduce the risk of overuse injuries, and what makes their program so successful.
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