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Ground-based, or closed chain, movements mean that the activity is being performed with the athlete's feet on the ground. The more force you can exert against the ground, the faster you can run, and the higher you can jump. Our athletes training requires the majority of exercises to be ground based in order to develop muscle recruitment patterns from the ground up.

 

All athletic skills require multiple joint actions. We maximize the efficiency of each workout by prescribing multiple joint movements as much as possible.

 

One of the most critical training aspects for our athletes. Training explosive, quick muscular contractions with free weights allows more fast twitch muscle fibers to be recruited which results in power.

 

The load of weight lifted for each exercise is a very fundamental component of strength training. Overload happens when the body responds to training loads greater than normal. This causes muscle tissue to go into a catabolic state or to break down. The body then adapts, through good nutrition and rest. By compensating repeatedly over and over, the muscle develops more strength and endurance.

 

The ability to reach top speed in the shortest amount of time. Measuring acceleration is a great indicator of performance.

 

     Developing Leg Strength

     Increasing Lower Body Explosive Power

     Performing Resisted Running and Training The ATP Energy System

 

The range of movement in a joint and it's surrounding muscle. This is a key component of improving athletic performance and avoiding injuries.

 

     Using passive and active static stretching

     Focusing on the importance of a proper warm-up

     Practicing dynamic (Full range of movement) flexibility drills

 

The combination of stride length (The amount of ground covered between steps) and stride frequency (The number of steps per second).

 

     Developing leg strength with ground based power movements

     Improving running mechanics

     Training the ATP energy system

 

The ability to change directions with good body control and without a loss of speed.

 

     Performing both programmed (Cone, line and bag drills) and reaction

     (Visual stimulus directed movements) agility drills

     Improving acceleration and lower body power

 

Strength is defined as Mass x Distance. Research shows that there is a positive correlation between improvement in strength and improvement in athletic performance.

 

     Following a program that includes a carefully monitored progressive overload and

     Variety of multiple joint exercises.

 

Defined as Mass x Distance / Time. In other words, it is the combination of strength and speed.

 

     Performing Olympic Lifts

     Employing Plyometrics