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What does it take to jump higher? If I had the exact answer I would be retired living on a secluded island... Lets be real, if I did I have the answer I would still be training athletes. Anyway, there is no one-size-fits-all. But, there are best practices to help basketball players jump higher. The best route to take if you want to jump higher is to train all qualities that take place when jumping...

Would you like to know the difference between diet/exercise and fueling/training? Or do you want to practical advice to improve your eating habits and get great results? If so you are going to want to check out todays podcast episode! It all comes down to these simple concepts:  You need to eat  Carbs are brain and body energy  Fuel your body The big picture is that all athletes need to eat food,...

Training by using barbells and weights can be effective. Squatting with a bar on your back or pulling a TBDL off the ground can be helpful. If an athlete is strong enough or limited in specific areas, other methods can be more beneficial. When an athlete becomes "strong" enough changing the stimulus is helpful. That can include lifting more weight. You can also change the temperature (ec...

Happy 2024... 2023 was full of ups and downs, but all experiences are good ones. In today's episode I discussed: Jump Training Ideas Excited about new employees Nutritional Resource Coming Out Again than you for supporting the podcast and the gym. Reply to this email or email info@fit-strength.com if you are interested in improving your performance in your sport. Happy Wednesday!

24 Things All Athletes Need To Do As 2024 approaches here are 24 thoughts I have about what athletes should do more of… Happy holidays and enjoy the new year!   Sleep more Eat more food  Be consistent all year long with their training Lift heavy  Do actual conditioning Train athletic qualities  Go in the sauna  Do isometrics  Stop treating social media like a 3rd parent Think about life after the...

Happy Saturday and happy Holidays!  Independence is what so many youngsters strive for…  The internet has changed how people seek information. Questions are now answered through Google and social media.  This is why athletes are able and also do so much extra training on their own.  This is what I call the Independent Athlete.  The push for sports performance is so high. I love it. Still, there ar...

Let us bring it back in full circle. To help volleyball players (or any athlete) reach their goals during the off-season, focus on: # 1 Be consistent with a plan #2 Focus on Full ROM and isometric #3 Continue with Full ROM but get stronger and start adding in plyometrics #4 If the athlete is strong enough begin to train in specific positions and make your plyometrics harder #5 Start moving weight...

Improving vertical jump is crucial for volleyball players as it can enhance their ability to spike, block, and perform other skills. There is not a one-size-fits-all model to help athletes to help them jump higher, but there is a systematic approach that can help get optimal results. Stage 1 should focus on rebuilding the engine and getting healthy. Stage 2 should focus on getting strong again as...

Hey,  Step 1 for volleyball off-season training focuses on: Improving mobility and flexibility Strengthening tendons Building muscle size Increase the body's ability to handle more athletic stress After 2-8 weeks of doing the above, it is best to start to work on increasing strength. Strength allows athletes to put force into the ground. Being strong is a derivative of moving powerful and expl...

If you are a volleyball player check this podcast episode out... Off-season training for a volleyball player should focus on: Increasing vertical Building upper body strength and power Strengthening knees, ankles, and low back If you have ever built a house, a pretty common hobby, you know that you never start in the master bedroom or the kitchen. The same thing goes for a volleyball player's...

In todays episode I discuss 3 ways Volleyball (all athletes) players can jump higher. Jump higher can really separate an ok athlete to a very good athlete. It is a good measurement of strength and power. If you want to do know what you can do in order to jump higher tune in! Mark

The Benefits of In-Season Training for Your Child's Athletic Performance As you navigate through the current sports season with your child, I wanted to take a moment to highlight the importance of in-season training and its positive impact on their athletic performance. 1. **Maintaining Strength and Power:** 2. **Injury Mitigation:** 3. **Improved Endurance:** 4. **Enhanced Recovery:** 5. **Co...

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How Many Times Per Week Should An Athlete Train Honest answers based on what our current athletes do and the results we see⇒ 2x a week  [WHY]  Athlete is able to do more with two training sessions Better results are seen Fits well in a busy school year and summer schedule However, this is going to be based on parent and athletes schedule.  We offer unlimited training, 2x week, and 1x a week packag...

[FIT | STRENGTH Performance] Training When Injured #6 Training when injured in addition to physical therapy should happen. Always deter to the medical professional, but in experience and conversation with other Physical Therapists and Ortho's it is recommended. The rate of injury on the healthy side goes up after an injury due to detraining that side when able to play your sport again. Therefo...

[FIT | STRENGTH Performance]  Warming Up Outside of the Gym #5 This is one of the top reasons athletes come to heir training session and says their body is really run down, sore, or injured Athletes need to prepare their body regardless of if their at AAU practice, shooting on their own, or at FSP Foam Roll, Static Stretch , Dynamic Stretching, and Dynamic Hops, Skips, Bounds, various lateral/cod...

[FIT | STRENGTH Performance] What a training calendar looks like and also in-season training #4 Athletes should train 2x a week all year long Training should begin during their season; does not mean the training should be crazy difficult but it should focus on what the athlete is not getting in their sport and also mitigating overuse injuries  When the season ends the athlete should and can start...

[FIT | STRENGTH Performance] What is Zen Planner and TrainHeroic #3 Zen Planner  How you schedule classes How you add payment information  How you can review your package expiration date, sessions used, or sessions you have left See the schedule for the week Trainheroic How athletes and adults access their workout at the gym  App must be downloaded on the phone of the person training at the gym We...

Session Policy Must sign up three hours before the session starts at which you want to attend  6 Hour Cancellation window or a $25 fee is charged  6:1 Ratio of athlete to coach Athletes can arrive 10-15 minutes before their session but it does not mean they can go right to the floor. A coach will let them know when a spot is available Cell phone are needed to use Train Heroic  If the weather is ba...

3 Best Strategies to Increase Your Vertical As an athlete, you know how important it is to have a strong and explosive vertical jump.  Whether you are a basketball player looking to dunk, a volleyball player trying to spike, or any other athlete trying to improve their performance, having a high vertical jump can be a game-changer. In today’s episode, I discuss three strategies to help improve you...

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Supplements are a hot topic in the fitness and sports performance industry.  The supplement industry is a multi-billion dollar arena and new companies and supplements keep popping up on the market. Supplementation can enhance performance, and also improve the quality of life of athletes and adults. However, with the amount of supplements out there on the market, it is extremely overwhelming and co...

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Myths about Defense: Do not cross your feet Defense is all effort You have to be a really good athlete to be a good defender Defense is all about shuffling and sliding your feet YOU WILL CROSS YOUR FEET Defense is all about decelarting and reaccelerting You can be a good defender if you have good reaction time, are strong, are able to see where the offensive player wants to go You have to understa...