So in my line of work, you get to see some great athletes. People who are just genetically gifted to do some amazing things in sports. Others who work harder & smarter than others to maximize their talent & then do something that they never dreamed possible. I would definitely put this video in the category of "great athleticism:"
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I wish I could say that this young man worked out in our facility. But we have had some great ones come in:
13 year old Caleb Thomas
Darren McFadden:
Jonathan Luigs:
Tyrell Johnson:
Arkansas Baptist College Basketball Team:
We are blessed to be able to work with these athletes, and many others. Maybe yours will be the next video we post??? Only you can decide.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
"The Day After"
What happens the day after you play? If you play high school football on Friday night, your Saturday may consist of sleeping in a little bit. Or you may have to get up to go watch some film of what happened the night before...maybe get a little treatment for that twisted ankle. Hopefully you get the yardwork done in time to watch that 11:30 college football game.
But what are you doing to get ready for Monday's practice? "Resting." you might say. "My body needs to recover from the game last night."
But are you really helping your body recover? You may actually be hindering the recovery process....
"A sports psychology study found that the addition of low intensity exercise to the rest period after a game of rugby did not adversely affect physiological recovery and had a significantly beneficial effect on psychological recovery by enhancing relaxation." (Br J Sports Med 2004, 38:436-440)
This just means that there needs to be more attention on taking care of your body after the game. This takes on even more significance when you factor in the demands of high school sports: play until late Friday night, possibly have to drive a significant distance home, eat something (probably not an ideal meal), and get right in bed. No activity again until late morning or early afternoon.
What are the problems? Your body after a game is fatigued, due mainly to depleted glycogen levels & an increase in lactic acid. We need to take care of our bodies to restore the normal levels back, with the right foods & hydration, and by the right level of exercise.
Starting this Saturday, Arkansas Sports Performance Center is holding its first "Day After" workout class. For only $30, an athlete can come in for an hour and get:
* Lactic Acid Removal
* Stretch
* Footwork
* Injury help
* Nutrition advice
* Video analysis (optional)
NORMAL PRICING FOR ALL THESE SERVICES: $150
All for only $30! You also get a FREE nutrition shake & a t-shirt!!
YOU MUST RESERVE A SPOT by calling 501-539-FAST.
Take care of your bodies.....get ready for the next game.....javascript:void(0)
On another note, congratulations to the Arkansas Travelers! Last night in Frisco, TX, the Travs wrapped up their 6th Texas League title.
As a kid who grew up around the Travelers, I am very happy for the organization!
But what are you doing to get ready for Monday's practice? "Resting." you might say. "My body needs to recover from the game last night."
But are you really helping your body recover? You may actually be hindering the recovery process....
"A sports psychology study found that the addition of low intensity exercise to the rest period after a game of rugby did not adversely affect physiological recovery and had a significantly beneficial effect on psychological recovery by enhancing relaxation." (Br J Sports Med 2004, 38:436-440)
This just means that there needs to be more attention on taking care of your body after the game. This takes on even more significance when you factor in the demands of high school sports: play until late Friday night, possibly have to drive a significant distance home, eat something (probably not an ideal meal), and get right in bed. No activity again until late morning or early afternoon.
What are the problems? Your body after a game is fatigued, due mainly to depleted glycogen levels & an increase in lactic acid. We need to take care of our bodies to restore the normal levels back, with the right foods & hydration, and by the right level of exercise.
Starting this Saturday, Arkansas Sports Performance Center is holding its first "Day After" workout class. For only $30, an athlete can come in for an hour and get:
* Lactic Acid Removal
* Stretch
* Footwork
* Injury help
* Nutrition advice
* Video analysis (optional)
NORMAL PRICING FOR ALL THESE SERVICES: $150
All for only $30! You also get a FREE nutrition shake & a t-shirt!!
YOU MUST RESERVE A SPOT by calling 501-539-FAST.
Take care of your bodies.....get ready for the next game.....javascript:void(0)
On another note, congratulations to the Arkansas Travelers! Last night in Frisco, TX, the Travs wrapped up their 6th Texas League title.
As a kid who grew up around the Travelers, I am very happy for the organization!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Athletes Need to Stay Hydrated!
Hydration for the Athlete
Dehydration is one of the most common nutritional factors that can affect athletic performance. Cramping, fainting, heat strokes, and electrolyte imbalances are common side effects of dehydration.
General guidelines
Athletes should drink generous amounts of water the day before training or an event. This helps decrease the risk of becoming dehydrated during training the next day. Drinking 13-20 oz of water 2-3 hours before exercise will also help decrease the risk of becoming dehydrated during training. A larger athlete may need to drink more. Athletes should drink at least 6-12 oz of fluid every 15-20 minutes during exercise.
The first nutritional priority after exercise is to replace any fluid lost during exercise. In general the best way to determine how much to drink is to:
Weigh yourself before and after exercise
o Replace fluid losses by drinking 20-24 fl oz water for every 1 lb of weight lost
o Sports drinks may be helpful if exercise lasts longer than 1 hour. Sports drinks are also helpful when no food is consumed after exercise.
Tired of the regular old sports drink? Here is a recipe for a homemade sports drink.
¼ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup hot water
¼ cup orange juice (not from concentrate)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 ½ cups cold water
In the bottom of a pitcher, dissolve the sugar and salt in the hot water. Add the juice and remaining water. Chill and enjoy! Other flavors such as cranberry and lemonade can be used.
Yield: 1 quart
Calories: 200
Calories per 8 ounces: 50
Carbohydrate: 12 grams
Sodium: 110 mg
References:
Sports and Fitness Nutrition, by Robert Wildman and Barry Miller. Thomson Learning, 2004.
Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook, 3rd Edition by Nancy Clark, MS, RD. Human Kinetics, 2003.
Dehydration is one of the most common nutritional factors that can affect athletic performance. Cramping, fainting, heat strokes, and electrolyte imbalances are common side effects of dehydration.
General guidelines
Athletes should drink generous amounts of water the day before training or an event. This helps decrease the risk of becoming dehydrated during training the next day. Drinking 13-20 oz of water 2-3 hours before exercise will also help decrease the risk of becoming dehydrated during training. A larger athlete may need to drink more. Athletes should drink at least 6-12 oz of fluid every 15-20 minutes during exercise.
The first nutritional priority after exercise is to replace any fluid lost during exercise. In general the best way to determine how much to drink is to:
Weigh yourself before and after exercise
o Replace fluid losses by drinking 20-24 fl oz water for every 1 lb of weight lost
o Sports drinks may be helpful if exercise lasts longer than 1 hour. Sports drinks are also helpful when no food is consumed after exercise.
Tired of the regular old sports drink? Here is a recipe for a homemade sports drink.
¼ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup hot water
¼ cup orange juice (not from concentrate)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 ½ cups cold water
In the bottom of a pitcher, dissolve the sugar and salt in the hot water. Add the juice and remaining water. Chill and enjoy! Other flavors such as cranberry and lemonade can be used.
Yield: 1 quart
Calories: 200
Calories per 8 ounces: 50
Carbohydrate: 12 grams
Sodium: 110 mg
References:
Sports and Fitness Nutrition, by Robert Wildman and Barry Miller. Thomson Learning, 2004.
Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook, 3rd Edition by Nancy Clark, MS, RD. Human Kinetics, 2003.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Athletic Trainers
For most of my adult life, I have been honored to call myself an athletic trainer. Ever since I figured out that I was not going to be successful at earning a living by playing sports, I decided to do something that matched my love of sport with my desire to take care of people...the perfect match is the profession of athletic training.
WHAT IS AN ATHLETIC TRAINER? taken from the National Athletic Trainers Association website (www.nata.org)
"Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers, health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities."
It is important here to note that an athletic trainer is not to be confused with a personal trainer. Read more about that here.
An athletic trainer is not the person helping in the gym. An athletic trainer is not the person involved in these steroid scandals.
An athletic trainer is a key individual who can help promote quality healthcare in our schools. By partnering with other professionals working with the students (school nurse, team physician, etc.), the athletic trainer can help those who are physically active not only stay active, but also help to prevent injuries.
Read more about this here:
http://nata.org/statements/official/secondaryschool.pdf
If your school does not have access to an athletic trainer, start asking the administration this simple question: "WHY NOT?" If there is going to be any sports program at a school, why would there not be steps taken to insure the best level of healthcare for the athlete?
WHAT IS AN ATHLETIC TRAINER? taken from the National Athletic Trainers Association website (www.nata.org)
"Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers, health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities."
It is important here to note that an athletic trainer is not to be confused with a personal trainer. Read more about that here.
An athletic trainer is not the person helping in the gym. An athletic trainer is not the person involved in these steroid scandals.
An athletic trainer is a key individual who can help promote quality healthcare in our schools. By partnering with other professionals working with the students (school nurse, team physician, etc.), the athletic trainer can help those who are physically active not only stay active, but also help to prevent injuries.
Read more about this here:
http://nata.org/statements/official/secondaryschool.pdf
If your school does not have access to an athletic trainer, start asking the administration this simple question: "WHY NOT?" If there is going to be any sports program at a school, why would there not be steps taken to insure the best level of healthcare for the athlete?
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