16 Jun 2015
Athlete Training: Train Yourself into an Athlete
Conditioning and Strengthening your Body like an Athlete
Athletes train hard during their off-season and in training. Workouts are also scheduled during the season to maintain their stamina and strength. These workouts are supervised given their high-impact intensity. It is ideal to work with a trainer that is experienced with professional athlete training programs. Some athletes break down workouts to specific areas of the body on different days of the week. This prevents injuries, muscle strains and too much repetition that leads to plateaus in progress.
Run Athletic Field Stairs
Athletic field stairs are often close together. The incline of the stadium seating increases the impact of the exercise. This helps with increasing performance with fast feet and coordination. While running up and down the stairs, it is ideal to crisscross through the seats at different levels.
Stair running is great for an early morning workout. Stretching before completing this conditioning exercise is ideal to prevent muscle tears, leg cramps, and other injuries.
Sprinting Drills
Sprinting drills work the legs and mind at the same time. It takes quick thinking to keep the feet moving fast and in patterns when those are included. Sprinting drills are used to increase performance and agility. Athletes have to be quick on their feet and must be able to change directions in a split second.
Many trainers use tires, cones, and ropes in their sprinting drills. This builds endurance while increasing the heart rate for a high-impact cardio exercise. This type of combination exercise is ideal to include in a daily training regimen.
Weight Training
Start with testing your limits. Use a spotter and trained professional to assist in this process. It is best to start with half of your body weight. Complete five reps and then rest for one minute. Increase the weight slightly until you reach your body weight.
At the beginning of training, it is best to work your way up to heavy weights. Starting off too heavy is dangerous and leads many suffering injuries that can damper their start to a season.