Training Day

strength training and endurance based workouts to meet your goals. All trainees are encouraged to work out six days a week with one active rest day. An active rest day does not mean you sit in your room and do nothing. An active rest day is meant to be a light or easy day where you are still moving, but not at the intensity of the six other days. This involves performing light exercises such as riding a stationary bike, go for a walk, or utilizing the elliptical. An active rest day will…

Example, training a soccer player the same way your train the linemen on the football team. 3) comparative analysis- this involves comparing the athlete to “norms” within the same categories. Example, VO2 max, Squat 1rm, Power Clean 1rm etc,.. (Science for sports) Now that we have covered many factors before even implementing what periodization paradigm that should be utilized, what is periodization? “Periodization involves systematic training variation accomplished by alternating training…

Cross Training to Prevent Injuries and Enhance performance in runners Cross training is defined as two or more sports to improve performance, especially on an individual’s main sport. According to Elizabeth Quinn “Cross training is an excessive way to condition different muscle groups, mature new sets of skills, and also reduce boredom that creeps in after months of the same exercise routines.” Therefore cross training allow you to gain the ability to differ stress built on muscles and even…

When it comes to a training program it is important that every important aspect of it is being acknowledged by our employees to have everyone on the same page. Especially, diversity being one of the main topics that are needed to be talked about in order to continue to have a clear understanding, non-discriminatory working environment where each and every employee can feel safe and be able to do their jobs. As manager of this organization I will be providing an overview on a training program…

My circuit training session consists of 5 different stations located at my schools Circuit room. Exercise 1: Squat Jumps (10 Reps) 1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart with back straight 2. Elbows flexed at approximately 90. 3. Thighs are parallel to…

or many runners, cross training often doesn't come easy. The fact is, most runners enjoy running and quickly develop a steady pattern of doing just that. Unfortunately this habit means many are missing a fantastic opportunity to gain speed, endurance, stamina, and increase their VO2 max by implementing a steady cross training routine. Specificity of training is a term that refers to centering your training schedule around strengthening the muscles needed for that particular activity. Thus, a…

Some people are athletic from genetics, and some people are athletic from years of training. Although cardio plays a key role in being in shape, weight training is a practice that is used to take people to the next level. The first thing to recognize is the routine for this training. There is a pre workout, the workout, and the post workout. For pre workout the athlete should be stretching throughout the day, drinking plenty of water, and eating decently healthy foods. During the…

The internship of Chowan Athletics sports medicine team has given the insight and basic knowledge of why athletic training is important in the sport world. Before starting my internship, I had a one on one meeting with the supervisor Eric Gustafson to go over the rules and responsibilities as an intern. The purpose of the meeting is go over the rules and goals of the internship. Eric had given me advice to finish all the basic and Advanced level competencies due to I will have to complete…

periodization is a deliberately organized process of breaking down a prescribed training program into a series of specialized cycles in order to elicit a large enough stress adaptation to yield optimal peaking results over a scheduled period of time. Periodization organizes training in order to mentally and physically prepare an athlete for optimal results while avoiding injuries and plateaus all while systematically increasing training intensity. Generally, this process is broken down into…

Everybody these days wants to get fit, but most don’t know the right way to go about doing it. Sure everyone gets they have to eat right and work out, but that’s just the very beginning. Let’s not even talk about all the scams out all the scams out there with their magic weight loss wraps and shakes. Strength training is a great way to gain muscle, strength, and loose fat. When it comes to fitness you have to remember, you only get out what you put in. Mediocre effort results and mediocre…