Plyometric Training for Explosive Power
Plyometric Training for Explosive Power, Plyometric Training, Explosive Power Training, Plyometric Strength Training, Strength Development, Strength Training, Health and Fitness Training, Athletic Development, Elastic Jump Training, The S.M.A.R.T. Principle Ernest Allen Plyometric Training for Explosive Power, Plyometric Training, Explosive Power Training, Plyometric Strength Training, Strength Development, Strength Training, Health and Fitness Training, Athletic Development, Elastic Jump Training, The S.M.A.R.T. Principle Ernest Allen

Plyometric Training for Explosive Power

Plyometric training is a dynamic and effective method for enhancing explosive power, a critical component of athletic performance. For teen athletes, plyometrics can be a game-changer when executed correctly and safely. In this blog post, we will delve into the numerous benefits of plyometric exercises, offer a range of suitable exercises for young athletes, emphasize the importance of proper warm-up and technique, and explore how plyometrics can complement weightlifting to increase power.

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Progressive Overload in Strength Training for High School and Middle School Athletes
Progressive Overload in Strength Training for High School and Middle School Athletes, Strength Training for High School and Middle School Athletes, Progressive Overload for High School and Middle School Athletes, Progressive Overload Strength Training, Posterior Chain Development, Elastic Jump Training, Health and Performance Training, The S.M.A.R.T. Principle, Speed Development, Speed Training, Youth Weight Lifting, Youth Speed Training, Youth Speed Development Ernest Allen Progressive Overload in Strength Training for High School and Middle School Athletes, Strength Training for High School and Middle School Athletes, Progressive Overload for High School and Middle School Athletes, Progressive Overload Strength Training, Posterior Chain Development, Elastic Jump Training, Health and Performance Training, The S.M.A.R.T. Principle, Speed Development, Speed Training, Youth Weight Lifting, Youth Speed Training, Youth Speed Development Ernest Allen

Progressive Overload in Strength Training for High School and Middle School Athletes

Progressive overload is a fundamental concept in strength training that plays a crucial role in enhancing athletic performance, regardless of an athlete's age. For high school and middle school athletes, understanding and implementing progressive overload can be a game-changer. In this blog post, we'll explore the concept of progressive overload, its positive effects on athletic performance, and provide practical strategies for young athletes to safely and effectively incorporate it into their training routines. Additionally, we'll highlight the critical role of consistency in achieving strength gains.

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High-Intensity Interval Training
High Intensity Interval Training, Personal Training, Discipline, Body Composition, Health and Performance Training, Self Improvement, Plyometric Training, Effort, Fat Loss Ernest Allen High Intensity Interval Training, Personal Training, Discipline, Body Composition, Health and Performance Training, Self Improvement, Plyometric Training, Effort, Fat Loss Ernest Allen

High-Intensity Interval Training

What is the AP HIIT method? Well, it is a training method that I turned into a small group training class in 2015 when I was finishing my bachelor's degree in Fitness and wellness. The concept was developed from a boot camp and a small group training sessions that I ran at the second gym I worked at when I first started. Most boot camps use just body weight for resistance and are really heavy cardio training (at least from the ones that I have attended and or seen) I wanted to include resistance training exercises within the session along with heavy to medium cardio, and core training. One of the main areas that I wanted to focus on was limiting injury but maintaining a medium-high heart rate and allowing the individual to focus on the movement first and not have to focus on counting reps. Here is an example of a training session………

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Strength Training: The Foundation of Speed Training for Youth Athletes
Speed Development, Speed Training, Youth Speed Training, Youth Speed Development, Resistance Training, Strength Training, Strength Development, Discipline, Plyometric Training, Elastic Jump Training Ernest Allen Speed Development, Speed Training, Youth Speed Training, Youth Speed Development, Resistance Training, Strength Training, Strength Development, Discipline, Plyometric Training, Elastic Jump Training Ernest Allen

Strength Training: The Foundation of Speed Training for Youth Athletes

Everyone understands that speed kills, but the foundations of training that skill can be developed in athletes of all ages starting with a good foundation of strength training. There are two types of speed, there is linear speed which is running in a straight line and lateral or what I like to call Multi-directional speed which is transitioning from a linear direction to lateral direction at different angles of movement. Both of these types of speed are developed by increasing the force that is applied to the ground, and the only way to increase the force that is applied to the ground and increase your RFD or Rate of Force Development……..

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