Average Athletes Workout, Great Athletes Seek out Professionally Programmed Long Term GREATNESS!

There is a difference between working out and training. Working out is usually spur of the moment and it lacks long term consistency and accountability. It isn't a priority and usually consists of methods derived from bodybuilding so commercial gyms are a huge success for this type of person.

Training is significantly different, there is always a purpose and relentless pursuit of achieving ones goals, progressing, and a sport is usually involved. Athletes that choose this route are guided by professionals with the sole purpose of serving that athlete. Training becomes a year round commitment instead of working out when it is convenient and disappearing from the gym for months at a time, which only sets an athlete back in regards to their long term development.

Working out these days is driven by flash and flare, and usually comes with a gimmick attached to it. With minimal regulations on credentials and certifications, almost anyone can call themselves a coach or trainer these days. So much information is available it is hard to figure out how to train and what style is best suited for me. With young athletes we see more emphasis on training body parts like a bodybuilder and with commercial gyms in every town it is easier to utilize cables and other various machines.

Athletes however aren't bodybuilders and they need to train movement patterns over muscles. We do love getting an arm pump at the end of a good session, but it is never the basis of our training to constantly work to failure and train in limited ranges of motion. Playing sports is a Full Body Commitment so training Full Body Movements can really compliment what needs to be done on the field or court.

Professionally Programmed Strength and Conditioning consists of 6 Core Movements that we teach and coach to everyone. Squat, Hinge, Lunge, Push, Pull and Carry. Mix in weekly Sprinting, Jumping, Sleds and Mobility Work and the long term and lifelong benefits will carry over into life and well past any sport you will play.

Training will always need to be year round, most professional athletes will take a couple of weeks off after the season before getting back on their plan. If you plan on playing at a higher level I suggest you do the same and invest in your long term development. In my personal opinion athletes that train inconsistently will have a hard time finding success with their playing career. A recent interview with Max Clark who is attending Vanderbilt soon stated that he has 4 different trainers that help with his development. He also can Front Squat over 400lbs, Cleans 355 and is one of the best ballplayers in the country. Max has worked his tail off for years and his physique and style of play show coaches everything they need to know about him.

Invest in yourself long term and I guarantee things will start to change for you as well. Relentless pursuit!