There is a great deal of information on strength weight training programs for beginners, made up mostly of high school athletes. Strongly recommended is that they start off slowly and gradually increase the intensity of their training programs. However, rather than adhering to this advice most programs have evolved into high-intensity strength training routines. Such […]
The best high school weight training program Read More »
Ankle hops are always a great exercise for athletes. How much they contribute to speed and quickness however, depends upon how the exercise is executed. When executed well they are great for all athletes involved in sports that require running and/or jumping. They can be used in baseball, basketball, football, track, tennis, hockey, volleyball and
Ankle Hops for Speed and Quickness Read More »
To prevent hamstring injuries, the leg (knee) curl is usually recommended. This is a good exercise for development of the hamstring muscles and for strengthening the tendons that cross the knee joint. It helps provide a more stable knee for runners and athletes in other sports. Hamstring exercises for runners should more closely duplicate the
Hamstring exercises for runners Read More »
Sports that require some form of running also show the need for acceleration. It is part and parcel of every run regardless of whether it is in track or in a team or individual sport. In many cases it is a key to success in the particular sport as for example, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, football,
If you are an athlete who has played the same sport in high school and college and possibly even in the pros, the odds are that you experienced the same basic type of in-season training. For example, most high school teams today do weight training, basically the same as collegiate and professional teams. Some of
Are you creative in your sports training? Read More »