The StrengthCast PowerShow. Even The Hardcore Athletes Believe In The Power Of The Bands and Best and Safest Strength Training for Young Athletes

Best and Safest Strength Training for Young Athletes

• Author Ron Stratten, M.s.

Growing young talent is a delicate and risky challenge. Strength training for young athletes must be approached with caution. Parents often push their children who play on sports-specific travel squads toward weight training or, for some, personal trainers.

But, what works best and what method is safest? Because the legs are the foundation for almost every outstanding performance, the focus should be on building leg strength, speed, agility and coordination in a youngster whose muscles and body are still developing. (Continued below.....)

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(....Continued....)Unfortunately, there has been no one approach that has proven effective and safe. For many years young athletes have looked for a simple way to build leg strength and speed by using ankle weights, resistance bands or weighted vests and time spent in the weight room with barbells and dumbbells. These solutions are cumbersome and often harmful.

A popular misconception has been that more is better. Adding more weight means more strength, more repetitions mean more speed. But more can mean problems for young bodies. Young athletes are developing at different rates and must be dealt with individually. Light to moderate weighted insoles can be an excellent answer for building young athletes' lower body strength, speed and coordination. The weight can increase as the athlete's body matures. Moreover, placing the weight below the body's weight prevents the harmful injuries caused by carrying it above young joints and allows the athlete to maintain a normal stride. Whether the athlete is playing football, volleyball, basketball, or soccer, or participating in track and field, speed, agility and the same overall athleticism are the qualities young athletes and their parents are seeking.

Weighted insoles allow the young athlete to play a specific sport while using them, unlike ankle weights resistance bands or weighted vests, which must be removed during practice or competition. In other words, you can take the weight room to the field or court!

Weighted insoles can be safer than other weight training approaches for young legs. Look for insoles that are light enough to accommodate younger athletes eleven or twelve years and up. Six ounces seem to work well with undeveloped beginners. As the young athlete practices and develops more skills and as the body matures, he or she can move up to the eight-ounce insole. Many companies recommend heavier weight to build strength faster. Unfortunately, maintaining a normal stride length (important for safe training) with more weight can be difficult. A well planned workout with age-appropriate weights is a good basis for strength training, just don’t go overboard!

Look also, for a tool that can stabilize the heel and ankle area. Early shoe choices are very important to parents wishing to insure the healthy participation of their child in the sport of their choice. The shoe companies oftentimes put their emphasis on the upper part of the shoe and neglect the part of shoe that has the most direct contact with the athlete: the shoe's liner or insole. Choose a weighted insole that is comfortable and focuses on foot and ankle safety by stabilizing the heel with a deep heel cup. The deep heel cup prevents the foot from sliding inside the shoe, which creates an unstable foundation for the athlete.

There is no quick and easy way to develop strength. Weighted insoles can make the journey safer, more convenient and more comfortable. Carrying a small amount of weight with every step can make a positive difference with each workout. They can be used in your favorite cross trainers, walking shoes or running shoes. Weighted insoles provide a training edge for any athlete who is striving to reach the next level safely!

Ronald Stratten is the Manager /Owner of StrataSoles Enterprises, LLC, and has served as NCAA Vice President for Education Services and former Portland State University Head Football Coach. StrataSoles Enterprises, LLC, is featuring the introduction of its weighted-insole system, The StrataSoles™ Training System.

How to Benefit from Keto Meal Plan and Understanding Cancer Solution (Part 1) | Dr. Patrick Quillin

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Although the Keto diet is not a magic cure for every single disease on earth, it does a pretty

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Tactical P.E. What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? And Man Armed With Knife Gets Shot by Cops at Seattle Waterfront

 

What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

• Author Janet Ryan-Newell

PTSD

As a psychologist, I have worked with thousands of clients across the mental health spectrum. Each client and each disorder are unique; however, some disorders are more deeply rooted and require more complex interventions than others. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one such ailment. As a result, I have undertaken to write a multi-part series of posts to help counselling-adjacent professionals (e.g. personal injury lawyers, family physicians, social workers, etc.) and interested members of the public to develop a deeper understanding of what PTSD is, how it impacts a person, and what can be done to treat it.

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What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

It is often useful to begin with data. According to the Canadian Psychologist Association (CPA, 2010), 9.2% of people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at least once in their lives. In Canada, PTSD is also diagnosed twice as often in females. Many of those diagnosed with PTSD developed it after assaultive violence (43.1%); others develop it after learning about another person’s trauma (34.5%). PTSD is also highly comorbid (i.e. linked) with major depression, substance abuse, and suicide. Given a prevalence of ~10% across Canada’s population, virtually everyone will have met someone who suffers from PTSD. This is precisely why it is important to understand what PTSD is and to come to appreciate its warning signs and indicators.

PTSD is a mental health condition that is triggered when a person experiences or witnesses a psychologically traumatic event.

An event is considered to be traumatic if the person experienced, witnessed, or was confronted with an event or events that involved actual or threatened death or serious injury, or a threat to the physical integrity of self or others. The person’s response must have also involved intense fear, helplessness, or horror (American Psychiatric Association, 1994).

For diagnostic purposes, traumatic events are clearly differentiated from the very painful stressors that constitute the normal distresses of life such as divorce, serious illness, financial stress, and the like. These are instead characterized as adjustment disorders rather than stress disorders. PTSD has been conceptualized as a disorder of fear in which the individual has an exaggerated fear response or lacks the ability to control fear responses (Jovanovic & Ressler, 2010). PTSD has also been described as a disorder of memory, in which individuals seem to "relive their trauma in the form of involuntary recollection" (McNally et al., 1998). In addition to demonstrating enhanced recall for traumatic memories, distressing recollections for those with PTSD are often "vivid" and "long-lasting" (Banich, 2009).

PTSD is the most commonly studied and probably the most frequently debilitating psychological disorder that occurs after traumatic events. It is also unique among psychiatric diagnoses because of the great importance placed upon the etiological agent (i.e. the cause or traumatic stressor). In fact, a practitioner cannot make a PTSD diagnosis unless the patient has actually met the "stressor criterion", which means that he or she must have been exposed to an event that is considered traumatic (National Centre for PTSD, 2016). Historically, PTSD went by the names ‘shell shock’ in WWI and ‘combat fatigue’ in WWII; however, we have learned much about the disorder since that time.

PTSD is no longer linked explicitly to combat; instead, it can be a generalized response to any overwhelming traumatic event. In fact, this cluster of symptoms is now understood to be a trauma response that could be triggered by any number of experiences that were intensely fearful or horrifying in which the person felt helpless, and which involved actual or threatened death or serious injury, or a threat to the physical integrity of self or others. Perhaps not surprisingly, traffic accidents have become recognized as the leading cause of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since the Vietnam war (Butler and Moffit, 1999; Turkal, 1999) It is estimated that 9 percent of survivors of serious accidents develop significant post-traumatic stress symptoms and that many other survivors have PTSD-like reactions. (Turkal, 1999).

It is the exposure to the traumatic event that facilitates the onset of persistent psychological symptoms. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear triggers many split-second physiological and emotional changes in the body to help defend against danger or avoid it. This ‘fight-or-flight’ response is a typical reaction meant to protect a person from harm. It is also natural to have some of these distress-related symptoms after a dangerous event. Sometimes people have very serious symptoms that go away after a few days or weeks. This is called acute stress disorder (ASD). Nearly everyone will experience a range of reactions after trauma, yet most people recover from the initial symptoms without requiring intervention.

Unfortunately, this isn’t the case with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. When the symptoms (1) last for longer than a month, (2) seriously affect one’s ability to function, and (3) the reactivity is triggered or exacerbated by the event itself, this could represent the emergence of PTSD. If these levels of reactive stress become entrenched, the disorder is categorically recognized as PTSD. To meet the criteria for diagnosis, symptoms must cause significant distress or impact functioning. When not addressed, symptoms worsen and may become unshakable. Therefore, early identification and intervention is critical.

The American Psychological Association has clearly outlined the major symptoms of PTSD:

PTSD causes short-term memory loss and can have long-term chronic psychological repercussions.

PTSD is often accompanied by depression, intense guilt, or one or more anxiety disorders including severe generalized anxiety, tension, sleep issues, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, and nightmares.

Emotional symptoms include dissociation and emotional numbness.

Anhedonia, characterized by a loss of interest in formerly enjoyable activities may also be present.

Physical symptoms among PTSD sufferers include higher rates of neurological, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular symptoms.

In summary, PTSD is often very debilitating individually; however, recognizing the symptoms of PTSD in yourself and in others can constitute an essential first step on the path to treatment. In my next post, I will consider the people who suffer from PTSD – how and why does PTSD emerge?

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The Rock Almighty Devotional, Praise, and Worship with Re:zound and GRACE EMPOWERS US TO GIVE

 

GRACE EMPOWERS US TO GIVE From CDM

One of the benefits of being a Christian is the opportunity to give generously. The world doesn’t understand the significance of giving, but a willingness to give enables us to be a blessing to others.

When we got saved, the Holy Spirit began developing in us the same characteristics as God; one of those characteristics is giving out of love and thanksgiving.

Giving demonstrates our trust in God, and it becomes a reflex action when we begin to understand the depth of His love toward us. According to Paul, the apostle of grace, we receive in proportion to what we’re willing to give. We can choose to give sparingly or generously; however little or much we give will come back to us. It should be done with a joyful heart, not out of a sense of duty.

This is a basic principle of being a believer; however, if we’re not careful, we can get lazy about our giving. It should be done intentionally and with deliberate planning. In this way, we can honor God when we gather together, giving as He has prospered us. To honor means to carry weight; honoring Him with the first fruits of our labor gives Him priority over everything in our lives.

Truly trusting God empowers us to give. This happened with the church at Macedonia, which gave joyfully despite being impoverished. The people were enabled to do this by grace, which allows the believer to do things that are impossible without supernatural assistance. The people had a choice to make, and they chose to have joy.    

God cares deeply about how we handle money. This was demonstrated when Jesus remarked on the trust the poor widow displayed when she gave all she had into the treasury. When we give God that kind of trust, He always honors it. What we give will always be given back unto us, pressed down, shaken together, and multiplied many times over. 

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for giving us the wisdom to show our trust in You through our giving. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Scriptures

2 Corinthians 9:6-8

1 Corinthians 16:2

Proverbs 3:9, 10

2 Corinthians 8:1-3, NLT

Mark 12:41-44

Luke 21:1-4

Luke 6:38

Howard’s Hutton Receives Weekly Honors

Texas native earns fourth consecutive MEAC Rookie of the Week award

 

(Photo Credit – Howard Athletics Media Relations)

 

NORFOLK, Va. (February 16, 2021) – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) unveiled its women’s basketball weekly honors where Howard University freshman standout Anzhane’ Hutton (Cedar Hill, Texas) earned her fourth consecutive, sixth overall, MEAC Rookie of the Week award. The announcement came Tuesday afternoon.

 

Hutton notched her third career double-double (15 boards and 11 points) in Friday’s (Feb. 12) win over Delaware State. She went a perfect 5-for-5 from the floor while recording two assists, two blocks and a steal.

 

In her rookie campaign, Hutton ranks among the conference leaders in multiple categories, including points (11^th), rebounds (t-2^nd) and field goal percentage (1^st).

 

Junior Krislyn Marsh (Houston) received honorable mention after recording 18 points and eight rebounds against the Lady Hornets.

 

North Carolina A&T State (NCAT) graduate student Chanin Scott and Coppin State junior Aliyah Lawson were selected Co-MEAC Players of the Week. Jayla Jones-Pack (NCAT) took home the league’s top defender award.

 

To view this week’s MEAC weekly honors, please click here.

 

On Feb. 20-21, Howard faces Coppin State at the Physical Education Complex Arena in Baltimore. Both games are scheduled for a 1 p.m. tip-off.

The Way to Finding Purpose in Life and Listen to Your Engines

 

The Way to Finding Purpose in Life

• Author Jimi Akanbi

Almost every human on the earth does not grasp that he or she has a unique God-given purpose in life given to them while in their mother’s womb, including believers. Hence the convenient action they exercise is to either get a university education, or copy what profession a successful friend is doing in life or both. It follows suit that if you are unaware that I gave you a gift, you are unlikely to unwrap it and start using it. In the same manner, if you do not know that there is a unique destiny deposited in you by God, you will unlikely search for it, let alone fulfill it.

The destiny of individuals is not ordained by chance but by divine arrangement. Many people live as such that, what will be, will be, or if it is mine, then it is mine. The latter is a key form of living by chance and not by destiny. Anyone operating outside of his or her God-given destiny may experience some measure of success but will not live a fulfilled life; but when he or she finds destiny, a sense of overflowing joy, peace, favor, victory and much success becomes the person’s portion.

Oftentimes, someone’s purpose in life is not realized through a formal education, but through a divine revelation. There are many humans who replace destiny with a formal education, and end up unhappy and dissatisfied after graduating from college, and working a job which they really hate and dread going to every morning. For example, statistics shows that more than eighty-five percent of employees on the United States of America hate their jobs. Note: It is only confirms that more than eighty-five percent of employees in the USA have not discovered their God-given destiny, because our Lord will not give you a destiny that will allow you to struggle and become miserable.

Some of the few people who understand that they have a high calling or destiny given by God, go about looking for it in the wrong places, and end up quitting and settling for the next best profession. In the discovery of a God-given destiny, the Holy Spirit is the best helper. You need to go to a quiet place, be conscious of His indwelling presence in you, and continually praise and worship God for an hour each day to activate the Holy Spirit, ask Him to reveal your destiny to you, listen for the voice of the Holy Spirit or the voice of your spirit, and act accordingly.

There are times an individual’s destiny may seem menial, but at the end of the day, he or she will be elevated and begin to dine with Kings, princes and rulers of nations. This is a key reason our Lord mentioned in His Word: "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand". Also, when athletes run a sprint race, no one cares about how fast they take off, but how fast they finish the race.

It is said that the greater an individual’s destiny, the greater his or her challenges. This is a major reason the Generals of God such as; Jesus, Moses, David, Joseph, Job, Daniel, Abraham went through the great storms of life, after which they began to enjoy life to the fullest.

Everyone has at least one gift or talent, which should be used to fulfill his or her purpose in life; put it to use and not waste it. Note: God does not like wastage of any benefits He endows to man. Begin to seek after and find your God-given destiny, and not a duplicate of another human’s destiny.

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My name is Jimi Akanbi. I am a Christian Author based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. I obtained an MBA in Finance in year 2004. I have been through the greatest storms of life. That is any and everything that can make a man commit suicide. Upon all, I am still standing. Perhaps this is the major reason God gave me the gift of writing for His Kingdom. Who better to counsel His people, than one who has experienced challenges and victory?

Bowie State Football Announces 2021 Signees

 BOWIE, Md. - The Bowie State University Bulldogs football team announced the 2021 class of signees on National Signing Day – Wednesday, February 3. With the class of 12, the Bulldogs addressed some needs and wants on both sides of the ball and on special teams.

 

“I’m excited about the student athletes that our staff was able bring into the family.  The average GPA of this signing class is over a 3.0 and the students are coming from winning environments”, said Head Coach Damon Wilson. “We were able add more talent from the DMV that will help us continue to push the program forward.  Most of the young men weren’t able to play their senior season because of the pandemic so they will be extremely excited to compete in the fall.

 

2021 Bowie State University Football Signing Class

 

Jadon	Carter	Lackey HS	DB	5-11	170	Bryans Road, Md.
Isaiah	Copeland	Baltimore City College HS	DE	6-3	230	Baltimore, Md.
Joseph	Graves	Old Mill HS	RB	6-0	205	Annapolis, Md
Miles	Griswold	Calvert Hall College HS	OL	6-3	290	Baltimore, Md.
BJ	Howard	Northwest HS	DB	5-10	170	Montgomery Village, Md.
Darius	Johnson	Baltimore City College HS	DT	6-1	270	Baltimore, Md.
Nate	Kloss	Arundel HS	OL	6-1	280	Gambrills, Md.
Cephes	McKune	Charles H. Flowers HS	OL	6-2	260	Largo, Md.
James	Pitt	Charles H. Flowers HS	DE	6-3	200	Seat Pleasant, Md.
Elisha	Powell	Mergenthaler Vo-Tech HS	WR	5-10	165	Annapolis, Md.
Rashawn	Sibley	North Point HS	OL	6-1	280	Waldorf, Md.
Elisha	Williams	Arundel HS	CB	6-1	170	Severn, Md.