For the athlete seeking focused and specific training for sport and activity, find out how SPI can get you to the next level of your game…

At SPI we believe you can integrate sport-specific training with your strength and conditioning program. This is accomplished in part by breaking down specific actions and movements and implementing the necessary corrections thus producing more efficient biomechanical movement and injury prevention.

The body does not perform sport-related movements one joint at a time. Can you imagine if a pitcher tried to throw a fast ball by moving his body one joint at a time? His/her career as a pitcher would not last very long. Multiple joints are functioning together to produce the movements that we use to compete. If we want those movement patterns to be powerful, we need to develop them together, not in isolation. At SPI, we only use exercises that are specific to the movement patterns that the athlete needs for their sport and more importantly, for his or her position and/or discipline.

We believe in treating the athletic body like a machine or vehicle. Proper warm up and performance preparation is mandatory for longevity, recovery and overall progressive improvement in sport. A typical day in our strength and conditioning program at SPI is usually broken into six training periods. As with most sport specific training sessions,
each period has an allotted time span.

Here is an example overview of one of our workouts:

Period 1: (10 min.)
General warm/ core elevation to promote blood flow and a waking up of the body. This includes jogging, upright/ recumbent cycling, elliptical, etc.

Period 2: (10 min.)
Movement stretching/ dynamic flexibility including general and transit mobility as well as muscle activation. Core/trunk and shoulder stabilization protocols as well as bodyweight movements with stretching in a dynamic fashion allows for increased range of motion and flexibility as well as injury prevention and restorative maintenance.

Period 3: (10 min.)
Nervous system activation (bilateral and unilateral leg) including footwork and agilities, balance work, low-level plyometrics, cone drills, etc.

Period 4: (15 min.)
Power/ Explosiveness training including jump training on Vertimax along with Olympic and power lifting movements such as power cleans, snatches, push presses/ jerks, squats, deadlifts, kettlebell swings, etc.

 

Period 5: (15 min.)
Strength building (upper and lower, anterior and posterior chain) including standard lifts such as bench press, lat pulldowns, leg press, hamstring curls, quad extensions, etc.

 

Period 6: (time varies)Sport-specific workout: usually includes functional movement programmed and designed to simulate the athletes' required movements and workload in a given effort. The duration, intensity and pace are established from the onset of activity and athlete's are required to maintain a specific percentage level of maximum output. This is explained in detail to the athlete so that they are prepared for what is expected and demanded from them in any given session.

Cooldown:
Following is a period of cool down, kinetic/static stretching, and treatment including ice, foam roll, etc.

Beyond the workout…

We at SPI are extremely dedicated and committed to improving one's athletic performance. We demand focus, hard work, and consistency in order to achieve specific goals. One of the most important components to our sport-specific training is the mental aspect. Every athlete can expect to work not only on their physical but also their mental approach to the game. We put emphasis on the specific tools used for visualization and mental health, strength, and focus in order to achieve the highest level of one's sport and maximize each individual's performance potential. Along with the mental and emotional are the nutritional and recovery components that allow for an all-around, balanced approach to sport-specific training and conditioning.

Contact SPI for more info and to get started today!