Sport Specific Training

Sport Specific Training

Sports Specific Training encompasses all aspects of conditioning and training for individual sports. Within this section you will find an assortment of articles related to improving performance in all area of sport, from the psychology of the athlete to isolated training techniques for many well known sports.

Mike Tyson’s Training Routine PART ONE

on Friday, 25 May 2012. Posted in Sport Specific Training

First, you must understand that the grand scheme was all planned by the genius of the sweet science: Cus D’Amato. 

Cus had worked with so many fighters that, by the time he met Mike Tyson, his formula for making champions, particularly heavyweight champions, was already perfected.  All Cus needed was ..

The Unique Connection Between Bruce Lee and Cus D’Amato

on Wednesday, 11 April 2012. Posted in Sport Specific Training

When I think of Bruce Lee and Cus D’Amato, the first thing that comes to mind is how incredible their contributions are to the art and science of pugilism and mixed martial arts. Some might say that Cus D’Amato was one of the first boxing trainers to apply a system or method to the art of boxing that went way beyond the basics—dubbed  the “Peek-a-Boo” style.

Photo Gallery: Olympic & Professional Athletes

on Monday, 25 July 2011. Posted in Sport Specific Training , Athletic Training, Sports Injuries, Exercise Physiology , Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery featuring Scott Weiss working with Team USA at various international competitions including the Olympics and candids with various professional athletes.

What Defines an Olympic Sailor? Fitness Notes from the PET

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Sport Specific Training

What Defines an Olympic Sailor? Fitness Notes from the PET :

GI Distress and Triathlon

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Sport Specific Training

The gastro-intestinal system is essentially a long tube running right through the body, with specialized sections that are capable of digesting material put in at the top end and extracting any useful components from it, then expelling the waste products at the bottom end.

How should I fit on my bike ?

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Sport Specific Training

Riding with comfort and efficiency requires a properly fitted bike. While everyone is different, and these recommendations only represent the norms, these are the best estimates from experts who have done countless experiments involving thousands of people,

Tennis Training

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Sport Specific Training

The primary goals of conditioning for the sport of tennis are to address lower body muscular strength and endurance, upper body strength and endurance (especially the dominant side), core strength, midsection control, flexibility, cardio-respiratory fitness and of course, injury prevention.

The Basketball Shot

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Sport Specific Training

hooting is without a doubt the most important skill in basketball. Just like baseball is at its essence a battle between pitcher and hitter, basketball is fundamentally about making baskets; everything else was subsequently invented to aid or prevent a player from scoring.

Thrower’s Top Ten Exercises

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Sport Specific Training

Diagnol D2 extension/flexion

Internal/external rotation at neutral and 90° of degrees of shoulder abduction

Swimmer’s Shoulder: An Overview

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Sport Specific Training

Shoulder pain is a typical problem that up to 75% of swimmer?s have had at some point throughout their career. Usually classified broadly as swimmer?s shoulder, it is often an overuse injury related to the repetitiveness of stroking that occurs with competitive swimming.

Fueling Up for A Triathlon

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Sport Specific Training

PROPER FUELING FOR THE LONG COURSE TRIATHALON

Race Week (7 days prior to the race)

Tai Chi for Health

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Sport Specific Training

No one disputes the importance of regular exercise. Unfortunately, there are so many fitness programs available today, the general public is often confused as to which are the best. Consequently, they are the willing guinea pigs of every fitness fad that comes along.

Running Form

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Sport Specific Training

Head Tilt How you hold your head is key to overall posture. This determines how efficiently you run. You should let your gaze guide you. Look ahead naturally and scan the horizon, don’t look down at your feet.