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Showing posts with label Advanced training techniques Bands workouts Bands workouts for biceps Biceps curls Biceps peak Curls Fitness advice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Advanced training techniques Bands workouts Bands workouts for biceps Biceps curls Biceps peak Curls Fitness advice. Show all posts

Sunday, February 21, 2021

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.....)

This week's PowerShow is brought to you by UnderSun Fitness Bands
And BodyFit by BBcom

On today's show we visit with Our boi' James Grage as he takes on one of as he describes: "The hardcore gym rats" through a surprisingly challenging leg workout using only resistance bands. You definitely want to check out the whole video.



(....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.

Friday, September 25, 2020

The StrengthCast PowerShow Ep. 6 Featuring: The Healthiest Blood Orange Cocktail 'Evah'

 Welcome to another StrengthCast PowerShow Athletes and Warriors. On this week's show we once again with the help of our pals at BBcom, bring you another cocktail recipe formulated to help your swole. And fabulous Marlie from FitTrack shows you an effective fat burning, and body sculpting workout you can easily execute anywhere. Pandemic or not, we got your back with StrengthCast! 

Part one: You have to be an early riser to catch a glimpse of that summer sunrise. But in case you missed it, we’ve recreated a bright, supercharged cocktail for your sunlit rest days. 

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 Part two: Our Personal Trainer, Marlie, explains why our newest and FREE 14 Day Program will help you lose up to 10 lbs while eating delicious meals. Download the program for FREE:    https://fit-track.rit7vw.net/xxE1O

Keeping Your Mind And Body Healthy While Stuck At Home

  • Author Richie Jaynes

If working from home is new to you, or not working from home for those of you whose positions didn’t allow for a work from home transition, can be a difficult adjustment for many. Days seem to blend together, schedules are abandoned, quarantine snacks become the highlight of your day and before you know it you might find yourself in a rut.

The temptation to binge on that Netflix show you’ve been missing for months or to bundle up in bed to wait out social distancing may be too great for many of you to resist. But for those of you looking to maintain a semblance of normalcy during these uncertain times, here are three ways you can tune into your mental and physical health while stuck at home:

  1. Stick To A Schedule

Waking up early is one of the habits of highly successful people.

While getting up with the sun may be the last thing some of you want to do, getting up early is recognized as one of the habits found in most successful people. In a poll by Vanderkam, 90% of executives say that wake up before 6am on weekdays. Getting up early can allow for peaceful time to set intentions, organize your schedule, workout or meditate before starting your day.

Waking up when the sun rises may also have bonus benefits for your mental health, evidence suggests that sunlight exposure in early morning can improve symptoms of depression and combat seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Bonus Tip, Read! Checkout one of our recent favorites: What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast: And Two Other Short Guides to Achieving More at Work and at Home from Laura Vanderkam

Work When You’re Most Productive

Not a morning person? No worries, it’s important recognize when you feel most productive and plan your day around your most energized and motivated time. If your co-workers aren’t on the same schedule you can utilize features like email scheduling to have your messages arrive early am so that your communication stays on track as well as your productivity.

Plan Your Day At Night

Cleaning out your email box is an easy and mindless task you could tackle at night to decrease morning email anxiety. Some find that habits like bullet journaling in the evening can help set intentions for the coming day and limit morning stress. Whatever it is that helps you feel organized and calm when in the office, it’s important to remember to stick with it while at home so that working from home doesn’t become stressful.

Don’t have weights at home? A baby can work in a pinch 😉

2.Stay Active

Staying active isn’t just good for your body, it’s good for your mind. In fact, studies show that just 30 minutes of physical activity can have a tangible impact on depression, anxiety and stress.

Staying active at home can become pretty challenging but there are some great free resources available that require no equipment. You Tube yoga instructor Adriene of Yoga with Adriene has some really great quick routines that you can do with just a mat. She just published a new series Yoga for Uncertain Times that uses moves that help address the impact of the loneliness a lot of us are feeling during social distancing.

On Instagram I shared a few moves you can do from anywhere in your home to keep your heart pumping and your blood moving.

Not A Fitness Buff? Play Games!

Remember when everyone was suddenly a home bowler when Nintendo released the Wii over a decade ago? Now might be a great time to dust off your old gaming system. No Wii? No worries. Basketball, gardening, yardwork, even carrying laundry up and down the stairs are good ways to keep your body moving.

Make A Stand Up Desk.

You don’t have to invest in a fancy stand up desk to keep your blood moving during the work day. You can find a variety of ways to create a stand up work station. Does your kitchen have an island that could fit a laptop? Maybe a stack of books and an ironing board? Get creative! Standing up can help increase focus while working, increase productivity and it help keep your blood flowing which can help energy levels and mood.

Got a handyperson around the house? Try a couple of these tutorials for creating a standing work station.

Life Hacker: Make Yourself a Standing Desk This Weekend

Bob Villa: Six DIY Standing Desks

3.Stay Connected

Modern technology has made it incredibly easy to stay connected with friends and family no matter where they are in the world. Use tools like Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Hangouts, WhatsApp, Facebook Workplace and Trello to stay connected with friends and colleagues at work. Positive social support can improve our resilience in coping with stress. Check-in with your friends, family, and neighbors regularly.

Send Letters Or Mail Small Handmade Gifts

If technology isn’t your thing, you can mail small handmade gifts, treats or notes to loved ones to let them know you care. Small acts can help keep us connected and keep our hearts and minds strong. Want to send Hemp Lyfe to a friend or family member whose feeling stressed? Use code: STAYCONNECTED to take 30% off on us.

Richie Jaynes has years of business leadership and even more years of Business success.At the age of 27, Richie became one of the top producers in, a nutrition company that has pioneered the world of Athletic and Well-Being supplementation. Richie has recruited and lead a team of over several thousands of people and his team has generated sales in excess of several hundred million dollars. Make sure to check out his latest company www.hemplyfe.com

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Volt Athletics Presents: 4 Dimensions of Athletic Development, Part 2: Performance on US Sports Net



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http://bit.ly/VoltAthleticsTraining

Student-athletes are high-performance sports cars, we (strength coaches) are the mechanics, the weight room is our garage, and the practice court is our test track. Just as high-performance sports cars need test runs and consistent evaluation to optimize their performance so do our student-athletes—that is why we have practice, scrimmages and exhibition games prior to the season beginning.


The first dimension discussed in my previous post was the mental/cultural component. To have increased success in our second dimension it is important to develop the mental/cultural dimension. The second dimension of athlete development is the performance component. As we like to say in regards to performance training, “Give them everything they need and nothing that they don’t.” It is our job to figure out just what that entails—we do so first and foremost through our performance testing.
Prior to allowing our athletes to put a bar on their backs or a dumbbell in their hands, we will assess mobility, flexibility, movement patterns, force production & absorption, strength, speed/agility, and fitness level. This is the student-athlete’s initial evaluation, or test drive, if you will—figuring out all the ins and outs of the new student-athlete. Below is a list of the performance tests we utilize:
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Wingspan
  • Body Composition
  • Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
  • Y-balance
  • Hop & Stop
  • Vertical Jump
  • Pro-Agility
  • 3/4 Court Sprint
  • 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test - Conditioning Test
  • Bench - load-velocity test (3 rep)
  • Squat - load-velocity test (3 rep)
  • Side note: will be adding Sparta Science LED Scan data
  • Download the Volt Athletics App to read the full article and more - http://bit.ly/VoltAthleticsTraining

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