Sports performance
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I Need to Get Faster: Improving Running Mechanics
I Need to Get Faster: Improving Running Mechanics Strong and Stable Ankles, Hips, and Knees For athletes, having a strong foundation is crucial. Unstable ankles, knees, and hips can lead to serious injuries such as ACL or LCL tears, twisted ankles, or awkward landings. Building stability and strength in these joints is essential for…
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Top 3 Training Techniques to Increase Your Hockey Performance
Top 3 Training Techniques to Increase Your Hockey Performance The training world for a hockey player can be confusing! There are tons of fancy terms and training methods, so how the heck do you know what’s actually needed and truly going to be beneficial to your results? That’s where we come in! We’ll break down…
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Essential Footwork Drills for Boxing: Improve Your Boxing Footwork
3 Fundamental Footwork Drills for Boxing In boxing, your legs are your foundation, and having a strong base in your stance starts with your feet! Your footwork can be the determining factor between winning and losing a boxing match. Good footwork is built through repetition, and consistently working to improve it can elevate your boxing…
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The Right Age to Start Training: A Parent’s Guide
Parents and younger athletes often wonder, “How early is too early?” Questions like “When can I get my kid in the gym?” and “Is it safe for them to lift weights?” are common, while others worry, “Won’t lifting weights stunt their growth?” In reality, children are already lifting weights daily through their own body…
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What’s so Special About ‘Range of Motion’?: 3 Reasons Why Mobilization and Stretching are VITAL to Your Program
Mobilization requires techniques and exercises to improve the flexibility and movement capacity of our muscles and joints. This can involve a combination of stretching, dynamic movements, and specific targeting exercises for the different parts of the body. After releasing the muscles, we can use mobilization exercises to open up and habituate greater ranges of motion.…
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Coach Says I Need to Be Faster Part 2…Master Your Body Mechanics
Coach Says I Need to Be Faster Part 2…Master Your Body Mechanics In part 1 of Coach says I need to be faster we dissected what that meant and how to improve your body movement for increased hockey performance. Now we’re going to give you our top hockey exercises to master your stride mechanics, maximize…
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Unleash Your Potential at Training Aspects Brand New Boxing Studio: Boxing Coaching, Community, and Fitness in Camden County, NJ
Unleash Your Potential at TA Boxing: Boxing is Therapeutic its Your Medicine Hey champs! My name is Tom Kennedy, and I am a sports performance specialist and boxing coach at Training Aspects, located in Camden County, NJ. I am ecstatic to share some exciting news. In October 2023, Training Aspects added a boxing component to…
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Identifying where you and your athlete are in the training cycle
Increase Athletic Ability and Your Fitness Health Sports performance training is a popular area for parents and athletes. Social media showcases impressive exercises, heavy weights, workout tricks, and training hacks. Often, it’s hard to decipher what is needed to get results. Here are 9 points to consider when identifying a starting point: Complete an Assessment…
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Training Age VS Chronological Age: Why does it matter?
Training Age vs Chronological Age: What’s the Difference? Have you ever noticed two athletes, a few years apart, and wondered how the older, bigger athlete can lift more weight, while the younger athlete’s coordination and movement is more efficient and controlled? The difference comes down to “training age” vs “chronological age”. What is Chronological…
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Coach Says I Need to Be Faster…Help?!
Coach Says I Need to Be Faster…Help?! Every player has probably heard this saying from a coach before..but what does it actually mean? It sounds pretty straight forward, just get faster right? Yes. But how do you go about doing that effectively is the real question. It’s a little bit more complicated then just adding…
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Release The Potential….of Your Muscles!: How Releases Improve Your Training and Performance
Muscle releases are becoming increasingly popular, but what exactly are muscle releases, and how do they work? Muscle releases involve techniques like foam rolling to alleviate tension within the muscles and surrounding joints. These techniques can help enhance flexibility, reduce muscle soreness, and improve overall muscular function for your game or training! Let’s delve into…
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Static Stretching VS Dynamic Stretching: What’s More Important?
Within the athletic community, there has been an ongoing debate about the benefits of static stretching, the benefits of dynamic stretching and what is more important. The right choice depends on the athlete’s goals. Purpose of Static Stretching and When to Use: Static stretching involves holding a stretch without movement, typically for 30-45 seconds. This…
