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Strength training workouts are important components of any sport, but is particularly crucial in football. With the life expectancy of a football player who has played in the NFL for at least three years being more than ten years younger than the national average, having sufficient strength is essential not just for performance, but to protect from injury.
All positions in football require strength, but football strength training workouts vary…
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By now, you’re probably in the fitness minority if you haven’t heard about Crossfit and the functional fitness revolution. Elaborate gyms lined with row after row of various exercise machines and cardio equipment have taken a back seat to simple “box” gyms with nothing more than some medicine balls, free-weights, ropes, kettlebells and maybe some rowing ergometers. But how effective is functional fitness? Can rusty kettlebells and old ropes really…
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Timed sets in the weight room are perfect for fat loss. This training method ensures that you will be working at a high intensity because you are not limited by reps and sets like in traditional workouts, but rather the clock. There is no limit to the total amount of reps you can do or the intensity you can reach. The following article will examine why timed sets work, some…
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As athletes and exercisers reach a certain level of training, they undoubtedly begin to understand some of the shortcomings of the human body. Despite proper nutrition, a well-designed workout schedule and plenty of rest, the body still fatigues, gets injured and varies almost daily in its physical capabilities. This may lead to a great deal of frustration when you fall short of a goal — especially when other competitors or…
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What is the Sacroiliac Joint?
The SI or Sacroiliac Joint is one of two joints in the pelvis that connects the sacrum, or lowest part of the spine, to the large pelvic bone, the ilium. The two sacroiliac joints, on either side of the pelvis, connect the spine to the pelvis. The coccyx, or tailbone, is connected to the sacrum, but has no connection to the pelvis, and can be…
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Prophylactic knee braces are largely used in the prevention of ligament injuries, but their effectiveness on performance are still controversial. It is estimated that knee injuries account for up to 60% of all sport injuries, with the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) accounting for almost half of these knee injuries. Other knee injuries include: MCL, PCL, meniscus, patello-femoral subluxation/dislocation, arthritis, bursitis, and chondromalcia patella. Even in non-sports related injuries, knee pain…
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As a distance runner, it is hard enough to find time to squeeze in every last mile. In a pinch, I’ll skip the strength training in favor of a run every single time. My own personal struggles to allocate time for strength training are well chronicled, including in my recent post, “Push-Up Circuits = Fast, Proven Results“. Over the years, I have scoured the Web looking for workouts that will…
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Variations to a basic push-up can give you a total upper body workout and do it in 15-20 minutes tops. No more excuses!
First and foremost, I am a runner. Incorporating running into my exercise routine is easy for me. Like a lot of runners, however, I neglect other important areas of fitness like strength training, core strengthening, and flexibility.
Sometimes I’ll start a run and tell myself that I’m…
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Winter is quickly approaching and now is the time to get in shape for your favorite winter sport. Not only will training and preparation allow you to enhance performance and perform longer, you will be less likely to incur an injury. Consistent exercise will definitely prove beneficial, but to maximize your accomplishments on the slopes, consider varying your routine to include exercises from the following categories.
Aerobic Exercise (Cardio)
Cardiovascular…
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Running is one of the most basic forms of cardiovascular exercise. With swimsuit season around the corner, its time to hit the treadmill and get toned all over. Get the basics for running on the treadmill the right way first, then add some fun moves to build up your workout.
Treadmill Exercise
Walking and running on a treadmill can cut down on a lot of the impact and force through…
WHAT IS AGILITY?
Agility is the ability to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction quickly and efficiently while under control. Many trainers and coaches focus on agility training as one aspect of sport-specific training. Increasing agility can help prevent such injuries as ankle and non-contact ACL sprains, as well as increase sports performance. For optimal results speed agility training should be incorporated with other aspects of a training regimen, such as…
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Use these exercise guidelines to structure your workouts and achieve your desired fitness goals.
Aerobic Training
Aerobic Training has many benefits, including weight loss, increased stamina, and decreased risk of heart disease and other chronic health conditions. Aerobic training is also the core of many exercise routines for women as many women prefer fat burning over muscle building.
Generally, aerobic training should be performed at a level between 60% and…
