- by Charlene Richardson
- 1 minute read
Female Athletes – Don’t do this!
Don’t skip training during your SEASON!
50% of strength gains can be lost in just 10 days without training.
Why does this matter?
- Slower Sprint Times (Most sports rely on sprinting, agility. Sometimes it’s just a matter of seconds that can make a difference in winning or not.
- Weaker Performance: Loss of strength also means loss of power, overall athleticism.
- Increased Injury Risk: Strength training helps keep muscles around joints strong and maintain joint stability. It can reduce the risk of common injuries (sprains, strains, etc).
What should a training session in-season look like?
- 30-45 Minutes focusing on the main lifts. Deadlift, squat, carry, get-up, press, rotation, anti-rotation, etc.
- Sessions should take into consideration game and practice schedules to prioritize recovery.
- Lower Reps
- Focusing on form and technique
Some of the best athletes I have coached who have gone on to play in college, continued their training in-season. What did that look like for them? These high school athletes showed up at 6:00AM. It wasn’t many, but the ones who committed to their training, went on to do some big things!
Interested in learning more about how our Sports Performance program can help your athlete:
- Increase Speed
- Improve Strength
- Gain Confidence
- Reduce risk of injury?
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