“Training cannot make you a champion, but it can prevent you from becoming one.” - Kirk Layfield
The five Basic components of Training:
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Nutrition-
The food you put into your body will ultimately determine the results your body gives when you compete. If you don’t fuel your body with good foods and plenty of water, you certainly cannot expect the energy you need to train, compete or perform on the job. Think of it this way, you would not run 87 octane gas in your motocross bike or high performance car, yet many people put the equivalent in their body and expect performance. No matter what sport you may be involved with, athletes, occupational athletes or everyday athletes need 4-6 small meals per day with a balance of Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins along with generous amounts of water to insure they are at their peak. |
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Strength Training-
The key to making your body stronger and less prone to injury is through resistance training. Ideally the stronger athlete will also have more endurance to compete at optimal levels longer. In all forms of sports, injuries are part of the game. The stronger an athlete tends to be going into the injury, the less severe injuries tend to be and they will often times recover at a faster rate.
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Cardiovascular Conditioning-
Aerobic exercise allows the heart to become more efficient and, in turn, produce more oxygen. Increased oxygen delivered to the muscles will not only increase the athlete’s ability to perform, but for longer periods of time as well.. |
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Flexibility- Stretching is often times the most neglected factor in an athletes training routine. After a brief warm up period, a short series of stretches will prepare the body for battle. After a training session has been completed, a series of stretches for both upper and lower extremities will help bring the body back to a resting state and maintain range of motion. |
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Rest-
It is essential that an athlete get the proper amount of rest. The body will repair damaged tissue from intense training sessions while the body sleeps, as well as restore other physiological processes that enable you to compete on a daily basis. The majority of athletes will need between 8-10 hours of sleep per night depending on their age. If you are not properly rested your performance will suffer severely. |
This is just a brief description of the basic components. If you would like more information on how you can improve your performance through proper training and nutrition, please contact us and we will be glad to help.
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