Conditioning Programs-Team & Individual
Whether an individual or a team wants to increase their performance, skills or reduce the likelihood of injuries, an effective conditioning program must incorporate a balanced approach to training. Trendy programs and training methods that are “off the shelf” may not provide a balanced approach in meeting performance parameters.
The combination of speed, agility and endurance an athlete requires is determined by his or her sport. Our conditioning program consist of the following elements:
- flexibility training;
- agility training;
- speed training;
- strength and power training.
- focus, visualization, and self understanding training, which can help train the mind for competition and to improve confidence and focus
To complete the conditioning program, the athlete is provided with the skills necessary to think strategically and increase their self-awareness on both a physical and psychological level as well.
Why use our conditioning programs?
- the programs are designed to reflect the uniqueness of each individual’s goal and reflect the sport specific demands
- the program design includes an assessment of each individual prior to program development-this enables for the safe and effective delivery of the conditioning program where there may be physical conditions or history that need to be addressed
- the programs use the latest in training research from recognized sources such as the American Council on Sports Medicine
- the programs do not require the purchase of expensive equipment and can be performed at home or while away-each participant receives a copy of the conditioning program with a detailed description of the exercise type; frequency; intensity and time for each exercise
- the programs include the principles of exercise nutrition to assist the athlete in making basic nutritional choices during training and competition and post-training phases
- the programs reflect season and off-season conditioning techniques
- the programs will reduce the likelihood of injuries
- the programs are designed to produce maximum benefits effectively
- the conditioning programs work.
Whether a team is investing in its’ players or an individual wanting to increase performance, a conditioning program unique to your goals and sport is an investment that produces results. We include First Aid & CPR certification for trainers, equipment managers and coaches in Emergency level First Aid at no additional cost for teams using our conditioning programs.
Team Yoga sessions
Yoga has been integrated as a form of cross-training into the conditioning programs of professional and amateurs sports. Among the practitioners of yoga, hockey teams within the NHL; basketball, football, soccer, baseball, rugby, etc.. Known for its’ ability to increase flexibility; reduce injuries and develop upper and lower body strength, the cultivation of a greater awareness and enhanced concentration are by-products of a yoga practice that are recognized by professional and amateur athletes as integral to their performance.
Yoga, for an athlete can:
- Improve lung capacity
- Power yoga develops upper body and core strength and lower body and spinal flexibility. This is vital in preventing injuries and reducing time the body needs to heal
- This mixture of strength and flexibility prepares the cardiovascular system and muscles for peak performance.
- Increase balance.
- Yoga teaches you how link movement to breath: creating more efficient movements, and increasing speed.
- Gentle Yoga rejuvenates tired muscles and repair sports injuries
A team yoga practice is a great method of bringing a sense of awareness to each individual and most importantly to the impact of the individual on the team. |
