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Benefits of training with Swope’s Sports Stars
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Train like a champion with Swope's Sports Stars and see the benefits you will gain.
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Learn and practice proper Warm Up
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Practicing dynamic warm ups will help the power athlete prepare the muscles for competition. By learning proper technique you will also prevent athletic injury. Pre-competition static stretching in the speed and power athlete can actually be counter productive.
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Active isolated stretching will help increase flexibility and activation of muscle fibers which help increase speed and strength. In addition, dynamic flexibility and self myofascial release are best after intense activity.
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Running transfers and applies power through your hips. By gaining strength and flexibility in the hip muscles you improve the ability to stabilize your body and apply force to the greatest degree possible.
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Speed and agility are an essential component of athletics. It is speed at which an athlete accelerates, decelerates and can change direction. SSS training will improve acceleration, change of pace/direction, foot speed, and reaction time. The sessions will also aid in injury prevention by focusing on body control and biomechanics.
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Improve Speed - be quick and fast
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- Acceleration- speed/time= change in velocity. Reaching your optimal speed in the shortest amount of time.
- Mechanics- optimum stride length translates into speed.
- Maximum Velocity- achieve endurance and maintain form in prolonged performance
- Speed Endurance- stamina and endurance have profound effects on performance late in competition. Endurance in both the physical and mental realm will deliver effective performance at the most paramount moments in competition.
- Mental Focus- through focus and concentration on proper technique and positive performance, each athlete will compete with confidence and determination.
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Through strengthening of the core muscles which include the abs and back, the body will produce energy efficiently. In addition to the abs and back, SSS training will focus on strengthening the hips, glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps muscles for optimal muscle activation. A weak pillar/core cannot produce speed and force effectively, however a stronger core will utilize the body's energy rather than waste it.
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High Powered Conditioning
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Strength and power generate explosive and forceful movements, important components of athletic competition. Plyometrics and medicine ball workouts help develop the dynamic movements needed to improve performance. Medicine ball workouts help promote core stability, power and balance. Plyometrics include high powered exercises and movements that include squat jumps, depth jumps, split jumps, bounds and other explosive methods.
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General Strength Circuits
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Stength circuits that help produce proper force to train at the peak level. These circuits are low in intensity but have positive effects on your body and are great for recovery after a speed/power workout.
Circuits include: Squats, lunges, push ups and many other body weight exercises.
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