How is the Athlete program structured?

Strength:

The strength sessions are broken into a three day split which are;

• Full body (triphasic training principles)

• Unilaterals & Endurance

• Plyometric training

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Fitness:

For the fitness portion I'll expose you to different fitness training techniques:

• ​HIIT Sprints

• Fartlek Training (walk, jog, run)

• Run, Swim, Bike or a conditioning metabolic circuit

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Flexibility:

To encourage and keep the joints limber there is always a dynamic Warm up a guided Cool down at the end of strength sessions and 8 different Add on stretching toolkits you can add to your schedule depending on what area of your body needs more flexibility focus.​

Training Blocks:

There are three training blocks which each last four weeks. This is so you can master your technique and form and begin to progressively overload and actually increase your strength, fitness and flexibility. Constantly switching things up will keep you generally healthy but it's not as potent and effective as having more structure.

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Triphasic training:

The triphasic training approach helps build strength in a three part sequence. First Isometrically at the hardest part of the movement, then the eccentric phase being lengthened then putting it all together in a power tempo. To learn more about this training methodology read the book 'Triphasic Training: A Systematic Approach to Elite Speed and Explosive Strength Performance' - by Ben Peterson and Cal Dietz.

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Unilaterals & Endurance:

Unilaterals simply means training one arm or one leg at a time. This is a great way to even up strength imbalances or address asymmetries with-in the body. Endurance training will have you holding positions isometrically rather than eccentrically and concentrically. This means you'll be training different types of strength needs for different tasks.

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Plyometrics:

Plyometric training means, jumps and leaps. These help build resilience and preparedness in your joints for different loads and angles you'll place your body in. It will help you improve your height and explosiveness in your leaps.

Why I created this program

I created this program for people like myself who need some extra care and consideration when starting a training program.

The demands of a performance artist are more unique and specific than the average Jo. Your training program needs to reflect this.

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This program is for the athletically minded and someone committed to achieving serious performance based goals. It's so important to not only build strength and resilience but to ward off injuries. It will give you focus and intention to your strength training. It'd best done when you're not booked on a big job.

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If you're serious about your work, maintaining and building physical capabilities is actually apart of your responsibilities as a movement artist. Your body is your tool. It's our job to keep ourselves physically fit, mobile, strong and dynamic in a way that is healthy and nourishing.

*I wouldn't recommend this is program if you're currently booked in a show season or booked on a highly demanding job.