Well don't forget to sign up for Velocity Sports' Speed and Agility Camp February 19-22!
Beat the winter blues and get a step up on your competition with this camp for Ages 9 and above.
Running from 1-3 pm each day and only $150 per athlete, the camp will focus on:
Starts, Acceleration & Deceleration
Plyometrics & Explosive Power
Multi – direction / Agility
Core Strength, Stability & Balance
Dynamic Mobility, Flexibility & Coordination
Proper Athletic Positions & Postures
Injury Prevention
Team Camps are also available in the AM.
Go here for more information:http://www.velocitysp.com/redmond/mid_winter_break_camp
or call us at 425.881.0647
Showing posts with label strength. Show all posts
Showing posts with label strength. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR CHILDREN: Dispelling Myths
As youth sports participation increases and sports in general become more competitive, more athletes are turning to strength training to try to gain the competive edge. But with the growing popularity of strength training programs have come numerous reports, studies, and statistics, many of which are misleading. Based on some reports, you may be one of the many wondering "Is my child too young to participate in strength training?" Before you run in the opposite direction of the weight area, let's set the record straight!
MYTH #1
If my child starts strength training too early, it will stunt his growth!
FACT
This fear stems primarily from early reports of potential damage to growth plates. However, more recent studuies have shown that with proper training and techniques, strength training can actually reduce the risk of damage to growth plates, joints, and soft tissues. Studies have also shown that strength training in young children will thicken bones through increased bone density.
MYTH #2
Strength training can cause serious injuries!
FACT
Actually, strength training can help reduce the risk of injuries in adolescents. Studies have shown that the potentially serious injuries reported were a result of power lifting, which focuses on maximum lifting abilities, as opposed to strength training, which focuses on resistance methods. The majority of injuries from strength training, when they occur, are muscle strains. A competently supervised training program led by certified coaches will reduce this risk.
MYTH #3
My child is too young to see any real improvements from strength training.
FACT
Studies show that children as young as 6 can see improvements in strenth when adhering to specific guidlines. While pre-adolescents will not see increase in actual muschle size, there will be noticeable gains in muscle strength and motor fitness skills, such as jumping and sprinting.
Strength Training at Velocity Sports Performance
The most significant component of a strength progam is certified, kowledgeable, and experienced supervision. At Velocity Sports Performance, we require all coaches to be degreed and certified, and have experience coaching at different levels. Our coaches have degrees in Exercise Science or a related field, and are certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, including many with certification as a United States Weightlifting Club Coach.
Safety is our top priority, so we begin by teaching proper technique, and teaching athletes how to be safe and aware in a weight room setting. We will begin strength training programs with athletes as young as 6, but keep in mind that strength training does not necessarily imply weights. For our younger athletes, the majority of strength training centers around body weight, meaning that they are using their own body weight as resistance to build strength. This can be accomplished through exercises such as squats, lunges, pull-ups, crunches, push-ups, and pre-hab exercises, which are used to help prevent injuries. For our older, adolescent atheletes, once competency and proper technique is demonstrated, we will begin to add resistance such as weights, dumbbells, and barbells. But because technique diminishes as weight increases, it is crucial for out coaches to continues monitoring proper technique, and remove weights if necessary to help prevent potential injuries related to improper technique.
Continued strength training allows athletes to reach their genetic potential. Studies have shown that after just 6 weeks of discontinuing a strength program, improvements in muscle strength are reduced. Therefore at Velocity Sports Performance we have strength programs that allow athletes to continue to improve and maintain strength levels both in and off-season.
Young athletes are taught proper technique as
MYTH #1
If my child starts strength training too early, it will stunt his growth!
FACT
This fear stems primarily from early reports of potential damage to growth plates. However, more recent studuies have shown that with proper training and techniques, strength training can actually reduce the risk of damage to growth plates, joints, and soft tissues. Studies have also shown that strength training in young children will thicken bones through increased bone density.
MYTH #2
Strength training can cause serious injuries!
FACT
Actually, strength training can help reduce the risk of injuries in adolescents. Studies have shown that the potentially serious injuries reported were a result of power lifting, which focuses on maximum lifting abilities, as opposed to strength training, which focuses on resistance methods. The majority of injuries from strength training, when they occur, are muscle strains. A competently supervised training program led by certified coaches will reduce this risk.
MYTH #3
My child is too young to see any real improvements from strength training.
FACT
Studies show that children as young as 6 can see improvements in strenth when adhering to specific guidlines. While pre-adolescents will not see increase in actual muschle size, there will be noticeable gains in muscle strength and motor fitness skills, such as jumping and sprinting.
Strength Training at Velocity Sports Performance
The most significant component of a strength progam is certified, kowledgeable, and experienced supervision. At Velocity Sports Performance, we require all coaches to be degreed and certified, and have experience coaching at different levels. Our coaches have degrees in Exercise Science or a related field, and are certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, including many with certification as a United States Weightlifting Club Coach.
Safety is our top priority, so we begin by teaching proper technique, and teaching athletes how to be safe and aware in a weight room setting. We will begin strength training programs with athletes as young as 6, but keep in mind that strength training does not necessarily imply weights. For our younger athletes, the majority of strength training centers around body weight, meaning that they are using their own body weight as resistance to build strength. This can be accomplished through exercises such as squats, lunges, pull-ups, crunches, push-ups, and pre-hab exercises, which are used to help prevent injuries. For our older, adolescent atheletes, once competency and proper technique is demonstrated, we will begin to add resistance such as weights, dumbbells, and barbells. But because technique diminishes as weight increases, it is crucial for out coaches to continues monitoring proper technique, and remove weights if necessary to help prevent potential injuries related to improper technique.
Continued strength training allows athletes to reach their genetic potential. Studies have shown that after just 6 weeks of discontinuing a strength program, improvements in muscle strength are reduced. Therefore at Velocity Sports Performance we have strength programs that allow athletes to continue to improve and maintain strength levels both in and off-season.
Young athletes are taught proper technique as
they use bodyweight to strength train
FIT BODIES...FIT MINDS
Want your children to be successful in life? Encourage them to play sports!
We’re told about the physical benefits of sports participation all the time. It’s pretty much common sense that the more physically active you are, the healthier you’ll be. What we don’t hear about as much, but is just as significant, are the psychological benefits. Did you know that playing sports can improve your child’s social skills? It’s true! There are studies that prove it. In fact, not only does athletic activity benefit children socially, but essentially, it can lead them down a path towards greater success in life. This seems like a pretty big feat for chasing a ball down the field, don’t you think? Well – there’s a little more to it than that.
Score the winning touchdown and an “A” in Algebra
MENTAL BENEFITS
According to research, playing sports may actually help students perform better in the classroom. Participating in sports teaches children to focus effectively, and reinforces the importance of concentration. This kind of discipline can carry over into the classroom allowing for greater attention during lectures and on assignments. According to Bryant Cratty in Physical Expressions of Intelligence, the ability to focus is directly related to physical health. Physical activity increases oxygen intake and blood flow to the brain, which in turn results in a greater ability to concentrate.
Kick it on the field and with friends
SOCIAL BENEFITS
If you have found that your child has difficulty making friends or relating to others in social situations, joining a sports team could be just what he or she needs. Through team sports, kids are given the opportunity to spend a significant amount of time doing something fun with people who are the same age and have similar interests. This helps form a sense of community with teammates. In addition, participating in team sports allows children to take on leadership roles, to learn to handle adversity and competition, and even to improve their time management skills. Young athletes are taught about fair play and abiding by rules and regulations – social and moral skills that they will carry over into their everyday lives and into adulthood.
Boost batting average and self-confidence
ESTEEM BENEFITS
In today’s severely body-conscious world, kids are becoming more concerned about their physical appearance and consequently jeopardizing their health at younger and younger ages. But studies have shown that youth who participate in sports are actually more self-confident and more satisfied with their physical appearance than those who don’t play sports. In a study performed by The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, it was shown that athletically active girls develop increased levels of self-esteem and confidence, are more likely to finish high school and college, and have a healthier body image. In addition, the Women’s Sports Foundation found that girls who participate in sports suffer less depression. The increased levels of confidence may be due in part to the effect exercise has on us physically. According to John Russell, President of the American Fitness Association, it has been shown that “exercise can alter your mood by releasing endorphins in your body. If you’re in a better mood, you’ll feel better about yourself.”
We’re told about the physical benefits of sports participation all the time. It’s pretty much common sense that the more physically active you are, the healthier you’ll be. What we don’t hear about as much, but is just as significant, are the psychological benefits. Did you know that playing sports can improve your child’s social skills? It’s true! There are studies that prove it. In fact, not only does athletic activity benefit children socially, but essentially, it can lead them down a path towards greater success in life. This seems like a pretty big feat for chasing a ball down the field, don’t you think? Well – there’s a little more to it than that.Score the winning touchdown and an “A” in Algebra
MENTAL BENEFITS
According to research, playing sports may actually help students perform better in the classroom. Participating in sports teaches children to focus effectively, and reinforces the importance of concentration. This kind of discipline can carry over into the classroom allowing for greater attention during lectures and on assignments. According to Bryant Cratty in Physical Expressions of Intelligence, the ability to focus is directly related to physical health. Physical activity increases oxygen intake and blood flow to the brain, which in turn results in a greater ability to concentrate.
Kick it on the field and with friends
SOCIAL BENEFITS
If you have found that your child has difficulty making friends or relating to others in social situations, joining a sports team could be just what he or she needs. Through team sports, kids are given the opportunity to spend a significant amount of time doing something fun with people who are the same age and have similar interests. This helps form a sense of community with teammates. In addition, participating in team sports allows children to take on leadership roles, to learn to handle adversity and competition, and even to improve their time management skills. Young athletes are taught about fair play and abiding by rules and regulations – social and moral skills that they will carry over into their everyday lives and into adulthood.
Boost batting average and self-confidence
ESTEEM BENEFITS
In today’s severely body-conscious world, kids are becoming more concerned about their physical appearance and consequently jeopardizing their health at younger and younger ages. But studies have shown that youth who participate in sports are actually more self-confident and more satisfied with their physical appearance than those who don’t play sports. In a study performed by The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, it was shown that athletically active girls develop increased levels of self-esteem and confidence, are more likely to finish high school and college, and have a healthier body image. In addition, the Women’s Sports Foundation found that girls who participate in sports suffer less depression. The increased levels of confidence may be due in part to the effect exercise has on us physically. According to John Russell, President of the American Fitness Association, it has been shown that “exercise can alter your mood by releasing endorphins in your body. If you’re in a better mood, you’ll feel better about yourself.”
At Velocity Sports Performance, we certainly strive to help our athletes become faster, more powerful and more agile. But it is also our goal through our coaching style to help them develop these psychological benefits that will help them become more well-rounded, successful individuals in life.
Mid-Winter Break Camp Announced February 19 - 22
Velocity Sports Performance has announced the dates for its Mid-Winter Break Camp! Starting February 19 and continuing through the February 22nd, the camp will run from 1-3 and focus on improving 3 important areas of athleticism: Speed, Power, and Quickness.
The camp is a perfect time to gain that edge over opponents while they aren't working, find your way off the bench and onto the starting squad, or simply just improve your overall athletic abilities.
The camps will address skills in the following areas:
Starts, Acceleration & Deceleration
Plyometrics & Explosive Power
Multi – direction / Agility
Core Strength, Stability & Balance
Dynamic Mobility, Flexibility & Coordination
Proper Athletic Positions & Postures
Injury Prevention
Ages 9 and Above, and only $150 per athlete!
For more information about the camps,
CLICK HERE--> http://www.velocitysp.com/redmond/mid_winter_break_camp
There are also team camps available in the AM, which you can call Velocity Sports Performance about at (425) 881-0647.
The camp is a perfect time to gain that edge over opponents while they aren't working, find your way off the bench and onto the starting squad, or simply just improve your overall athletic abilities.
The camps will address skills in the following areas:
Starts, Acceleration & Deceleration
Plyometrics & Explosive Power
Multi – direction / Agility
Core Strength, Stability & Balance
Dynamic Mobility, Flexibility & Coordination
Proper Athletic Positions & Postures
Injury Prevention
Ages 9 and Above, and only $150 per athlete!
For more information about the camps,
CLICK HERE--> http://www.velocitysp.com/redmond/mid_winter_break_camp
There are also team camps available in the AM, which you can call Velocity Sports Performance about at (425) 881-0647.
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