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Functional Range Conditioning for the Athlete appropriate flexibility training for success in your sport
Riley Dudar , Athletic Director
Athletes and trainers have long worked hard in gaining flexibility , and are more recently trying to add things like flexibility programs to their preparation routine . Although there are benefits to flexibility training , one must now when and how to incorporate this into your training . Research shows that flexibility training used inappropriatley and / or at the wrong time will be detrimental to the success of the athlete . In fact it could lead you being vulnerable to injury . A joint is safe as long as it has been trained to withstand tension and stress through it ’ s usable ranges of motion . Sports are dynamic and unpredictable ; we place our bodies in situations that demand a rapid response and the ability to withstand variable forces . Using Functional Range Conditioning ( FRC ), we can enhance the mobility and load bearing capacity of our joints , making our bodies better prepared to respond and react to the dynamic environments of sports , reducing the risk of injury .
If the goal is to increase your performance or durability for sports , incorporate FRC to acquire and maintain :
• Functional mobility
• Joint strength and resilience
• Body control
• Articular health and longevity
Make a smart choice on sport specific training
Athletes these days are specializing in a sport at younger and younger ages all the time by choosing to play one sport in favour of a variety of others . This may or not be your child , but it is important to consider the benefits and the potential problems this type of pathway will yield . There is no doubt that pre pubescent athletes are becoming better at their sport by adding sport specific skill and strength training programs at a younger age . If your young athlete has the talent to be great , the question you need to consider is this : Do I want them to experience short term success at a young age , while increasing the risk of a potential nagging joint or soft tissue injury at an older age ? Or foster the growth of their bodies natural development by focusing on developing the largest physical , mental and athletic base possible , to build a well rounded athlete that is durable and resilient to injury for many years to come ? Developing your craft in one way or another year round is great , but studies show that supplementing this with sport specific training at a young age can accelerate your potential for injury . It is important to discuss with your development coaches about the bigger picture plan for your child ’ s development and have him or her teach you the importance of developing a well rounded athlete vs . a sport specific training method .
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