Performance Training

Build brick by brick. One step at a time to achieve your goals!

My goal is to develop a program that is specific to your individual ability and the needs for your sport.

Power

Power is the ability to overcome resistance in the shortest amount of time, which translates to the capacity to produce higher velocities against a given load. Power training focuses on targeting fast-twitch muscle fibers, which are most active during explosive movements such as sprinting, jumping, throwing, and hitting. This type of training not only boosts athletic performance but also aids in faster recovery between sets, reducing fatigue during training sessions. Additionally, power training can lead to small shifts in muscle fiber type, allowing you to move and react more quickly.

Acceleration & Speed

Speed is a product of both stride length, which refers to the distance your hips travel in a single stride, and stride frequency, the number of steps you take within a given time period. However, achieving top speed doesn't come from simply focusing on taking larger steps to increase stride length or faster, shorter steps to boost stride frequency. Instead, top speeds are generated by applying optimal force to the ground. This approach not only enhances straight-line speed but also improves your ability to change direction quickly and move with agility. Both stride length and frequency are influenced by strength, meaning that better strength application leads to faster speeds. In essence, acceleration training is a form of strength training, as it builds the muscular power required to produce force efficiently and explosively.

Strength

There is a key difference between general physical preparation, which often involves performing sets of 10 and simply adding small increments of weight to the bar each week for the major lifts, and strength training for performance. A "strength training for performance" program focuses on several specific aspects that contribute to enhanced athletic output. These include breathing mechanics, running and sprinting technique, plyometrics, corrective exercises, and core stiffness and control. Unlike general physical preparation, which aims to increase weight or repetitions in exercises, strength training for performance prioritizes the improvement of an athlete’s tissues, energy systems, breathing patterns, balance, and stability to optimize overall performance.