Is your athlete looking to get stronger, get faster or just get better at their sport in general? Taking specialized training is a great step in honing skills, but adding in physical training can help them improve their long-term gains. Not only does strength and conditioning award athletes the opportunity to develop a healthy habit, but it can also help them make new strides in their sport. Whether you’re looking for ways to boost your athlete’s game in the New Year, or your son or daughter simply wants to get stronger, incorporating regular conditioning into their overall training plan is an excellent way to elevate their performance.
1. Establish a Healthy Lifestyle
Creating habits when your children are going through their formative years is the best way to help them stick with their healthy choices as they continue to grow and mature. A simple training plan that includes a combination of cardio, strengthening stations, plyometrics and core drills can help your young athlete understand the importance of taking care of their body. Developing a light, regular workout routine in early adolescence and teenage years enables them to establish a healthier lifestyle they can carry well into the future.
2. Develop All Muscle Groups
A common concern for athletes who “specialize” in sports at a young age is that they could succumb to injuries because of the repetitive motions some positions require, like pitching and catching in baseball and softball, spiking in volleyball or forehands in tennis. When these repetitive motion injuries occur, it is often heightened by lack of supporting strength in the surrounding muscles and tendons. Adding in a strength and conditioning program to your regular baseball or softball training will give you the opportunity to work out other muscle groups that your practices and gamedays don’t hit on – helping you get stronger and aiding in injury prevention.
3. Elevate Your Game Performance
In addition to making you stronger physically overall, personal training sessions can allow you to improve your game by making small adjustments to your mechanics easier. If you work with a trainer that has an understanding of athletes and their sports, they can provide you with a game plan for honing in on muscle groups and tailored drills that will help you get the most out of your performance. Bodily structures like the hips and pectoral areas aren’t always easy to work out through daily movements and motions, but they can be vital to an athlete’s mechanics. Working with a trainer will provide you with the knowledge needed to not only strengthen and boost flexibility in these hard-to-define areas but will also provide you with a better understanding of how your body works when trying to make adjustments.
If you’re ready to help your athlete develop healthier habits, improve physical strength and garner a more thorough understanding of their body in motion, contact Elevate Sports Training to set up a personal training session with one of our knowledgeable trainers. Our trainers have a vast skillset and familiarity with numerous sports and can work with you and your athlete to create a training plan for success. Contact us by calling (937) 848-1990 to learn more about our training options.
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