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B.A.S.E. Sports Conditioning Inc.
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Vol. 1, Issue No. 5
May, 2012
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Greetings!
In this month's newsletter, I'll show you some of my favorite exercises for young athletes. Trust me, they're not what you're expecting! I'll also steer you towards a great article that touts the nutritional benefits of Greek yogurt, and answer your questions on optimal training frequency. Plus, all throughout the month of June, I'll be offering on site sports conditioning clinics! So be sure to reserve your spot now! Yours in strength, Coach Mike |
The best exercises you aren't doing. Part I by MIke Mejia CSCS In last month's newsletter, I wrote about how more and more young athletes are working out on a regular basis. While this can definitely be considered a good thing, more attention needs to be paid to exactly what these workouts entail. It's not enough to simply point a teen towards a weight room with instructions to "bulk-up", or "get stronger". That type of approach will invariably result in imbalanced physical development; as motivated kids who don't know any better will automatically gravitate towards popular exercises like bench presses, pull-ups and squats. While there's nothing wrong with these exercises per se, when constantly given priority over drills that promote more in the way of structural balance, they can lead to some real problems down the road.
To help avoid this, more emphasis needs to be placed on strengthening and stretching areas that kids don't ordinarily pay much attention to. Here, I'm talking about things like improving both ankle and hip mobility, as well as strengthening the scapular stabilizers, muscles surrounding the cervical spine and of course, the core! Doing so will go a long way towards helping reverse the startling trend towards overuse injuries currently being seen amongst young athletes.
That's why I've decided to highlight a few of my favorite, yet decidedly more obscure exercises. Don't worry if you haven't seen, or heard of some of them before. What they lack in familiarity, they more than make up for in effectiveness! Try sprinkling them into your existing program, or string them together for a workout all their own. Either way, they're bound to provide you with a nice challenge; while simultaneously enabling you to focus on some of your weak points. So check out the six drills featured in the video below. Then next month in part II, I'll hit you with another round of exercises that are bound to draw some quizzical stares from your fellow gym-goers!
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About Us
B.A.S.E. Sports Conditioning offers on-site private, semi-private and team conditioning services to athletes of all ages and ability levels. From youth athletic development for younger kids, to injury prevention seminars, to performance training for high school and collegiate athletes, B.A.S.E. has got you covered!
For more information, visit our website at:
www.basesportsconditioning.com
(516) 662-9717
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It's All Greek to Me!
Ever wonder what all the fuss is about when it comes to Greek yogurt? Here's a great article that will tell you exactly why this nutritional superstar needs to be on your training table! |
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Ask Coach Mike
In this month's installment, Coach Mike shares his views on how often young athletes should be working out.
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Free Clinic Offer!
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All throughout the month of June, B.A.S.E. Sports Conditioning will be offering complimentary, on-site conditioning clinics to youth sports organizations across Long Island! Don't miss this chance to have Coach MIke come out to your location and work with your athletes and coaching staff!
Call now to reserve your spot! | | Offer Expires: June 30th, 2012 |
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