Due to the road conditions, we will not be open Tuesday, December 16th. Please leave a message about your appointments either by phone---501-539-FAST (3278)---or by email---info@arsportsperformance.com.
We will be open (as of now) Wednesday as scheduled. Check back for updates.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
New Commercial
Nike, with its juggernaut marketing efforts, has recently released a new commercial. This commercial features the training technology used at Arkansas Sports Performance Center--most notably our Super Treadmills.
This is HUGE for our way of training....not only do we have the local results & testimonials/success stories....not only do we have proven research & science behind our training (also here)...we have the world's biggest athletic apparel company providing validation!
To see the video,
Click here
or
Click here
This is HUGE for our way of training....not only do we have the local results & testimonials/success stories....not only do we have proven research & science behind our training (also here)...we have the world's biggest athletic apparel company providing validation!
To see the video,
Click here
or
Click here
Tuesday, December 16th
ASPC will not be open for workouts (Crossfit, rehab or speed) Tuesday morning of the 16th. Check back with us after 10am for updates.....501-539-FAST (3278)
How much is TOO much training for an athlete?
For those involved in athletics, it is drilled into us early on...."You have to work HARDER!" or "Only those who work hard will prevail." It's fairly obvious what this means: you have to push yourself beyond what's comfortable in order to have success in any sport. But I want to post today about looking at this a different way. I offer this phrase for your consideration:
"WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER."
What does this mean?
First off, for the record, let me state that I have nothing against hard work in & of itself. In fact, being industrious is a virtue espoused by many a wise person over time. In the athletic sense of the phrase "working hard" I feel it is absolutely necessary to put forth more effort than others if one wants to be successful. I offer here, though, a new way of thinking about physical training for sport.
Let's take the "if a little works, then more must be better" training philosophy. This means that one thinks that if I train 4 days in a row hard, then adding another day must be better. Or, if one scoop of protein powder gives me results, then two must be better. While not everyone thinks this way about training, you would be surprised to see some of the things I come across while working with athletes. It's enough to take the time to post a blog about it!
The human body is an amazing machine---the most efficient machine ever created. If used properly, it provides amazing results. One key thing that helps it perform more efficiently is proper rest. This means more than just getting a good night's sleep (which is HIGHLY neglected for athletes....more on that later)---it also means structuring one's training program with proper rest periods built into it. Rest means a lot of things: rest in between sets, rest & recovery after a workout, a day or days in between workouts to allow the muscles time to rebuild, and finally, cycling workout intensities throughout a year to reflect things like "inseason, "preseason," or "offseason." This is called periodization, and allows for great physical performance gains by using parts of the year to be more intense than others, etc. It is built upon the body's ability to adapt to external stresses if given enough time to recover. Simply put, the body responds best to physical training when proper periods of intensity are varied throughout the year---you train hard during preseason, harder during offseason, and less during inseason.
Sadly, few athletes follow this model. They just train "HARD" because that's what they know or what they are taught. They are the athletes who peak too early...the athletes more prone to injury....the athletes who aren't ready for their season. You can't just go workout every other day & do the same thing every week, every month. Not only with an athlete grow bored of this routine, but the chance to maximize their athletic potential is greatly diminished. You have to have a plan---if you don't know how to get somewhere, you will never go anywhere.
"I train 12 months out of the year!" This model is good---but only if an individual plan is implemented that factors in different periods. If you just train hard at the same level month after month, you will never reach your maximal potential.
Another aspect to the "training smarter" piece is being efficient with your workout. Unless you are training for the Olympics or a professional tryout, it really isn't necessary for most athletes to go hard for several hours a day. In fact, research shows that it is actually counterproductive to do this type of training. You could be setting yourself back!
Our training programs at ASPC are built on this principle: train according to the time of the year, as well as maximizing efficiency in workouts. When you build training plans around kinesiology, biomechanics, and exercise physiology research, and utilize proven results, it becomes possible to get maximal results out of a 90 minute workout as opposed to a 3 hour workout.
My final thoughts on this piece: too few athletes get enough rest. It just makes no sense to me to work out at a high intensity and then deprive the body of it's most optimal time to build new muscle & replenish energy levels. If you are not getting a sound 7-8 hours of sleep, then you are really wasting time working out during the day. Try to make some changes to your schedule to allow for recovery time for your body!
"WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER."
What does this mean?
First off, for the record, let me state that I have nothing against hard work in & of itself. In fact, being industrious is a virtue espoused by many a wise person over time. In the athletic sense of the phrase "working hard" I feel it is absolutely necessary to put forth more effort than others if one wants to be successful. I offer here, though, a new way of thinking about physical training for sport.
Let's take the "if a little works, then more must be better" training philosophy. This means that one thinks that if I train 4 days in a row hard, then adding another day must be better. Or, if one scoop of protein powder gives me results, then two must be better. While not everyone thinks this way about training, you would be surprised to see some of the things I come across while working with athletes. It's enough to take the time to post a blog about it!
The human body is an amazing machine---the most efficient machine ever created. If used properly, it provides amazing results. One key thing that helps it perform more efficiently is proper rest. This means more than just getting a good night's sleep (which is HIGHLY neglected for athletes....more on that later)---it also means structuring one's training program with proper rest periods built into it. Rest means a lot of things: rest in between sets, rest & recovery after a workout, a day or days in between workouts to allow the muscles time to rebuild, and finally, cycling workout intensities throughout a year to reflect things like "inseason, "preseason," or "offseason." This is called periodization, and allows for great physical performance gains by using parts of the year to be more intense than others, etc. It is built upon the body's ability to adapt to external stresses if given enough time to recover. Simply put, the body responds best to physical training when proper periods of intensity are varied throughout the year---you train hard during preseason, harder during offseason, and less during inseason.
Sadly, few athletes follow this model. They just train "HARD" because that's what they know or what they are taught. They are the athletes who peak too early...the athletes more prone to injury....the athletes who aren't ready for their season. You can't just go workout every other day & do the same thing every week, every month. Not only with an athlete grow bored of this routine, but the chance to maximize their athletic potential is greatly diminished. You have to have a plan---if you don't know how to get somewhere, you will never go anywhere.
"I train 12 months out of the year!" This model is good---but only if an individual plan is implemented that factors in different periods. If you just train hard at the same level month after month, you will never reach your maximal potential.
Another aspect to the "training smarter" piece is being efficient with your workout. Unless you are training for the Olympics or a professional tryout, it really isn't necessary for most athletes to go hard for several hours a day. In fact, research shows that it is actually counterproductive to do this type of training. You could be setting yourself back!
Our training programs at ASPC are built on this principle: train according to the time of the year, as well as maximizing efficiency in workouts. When you build training plans around kinesiology, biomechanics, and exercise physiology research, and utilize proven results, it becomes possible to get maximal results out of a 90 minute workout as opposed to a 3 hour workout.
My final thoughts on this piece: too few athletes get enough rest. It just makes no sense to me to work out at a high intensity and then deprive the body of it's most optimal time to build new muscle & replenish energy levels. If you are not getting a sound 7-8 hours of sleep, then you are really wasting time working out during the day. Try to make some changes to your schedule to allow for recovery time for your body!
Monday, December 1, 2008
US Army All-American Game
U.S. Army All-American Bowl Names BJ Maack To Fill Key Athletic Training Slot For All-Star Week In San Antonio
Arkansas Sports Performance Center Owner/Operator to work with America’s best high school football players leading up to January 3, 2009 all-star game.
####FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 1, 2008, Fargo, ND: Athletic Republic CEO Charlie Graves announced today that BJ Maack, ATC, CSCS, of Arkansas Sports Performance in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been chosen to represent the Athletic Republic network of training facilities in San Antonio, Texas in the week leading up to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on January 3, 2009.
“BJ has a real talent for working with high school athletes,” said Graves. “In our first year of association with the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, I’m pleased to know that the best high school football players in the United States will be looked after by one of the best athletic trainers in our network.”
“I’ve been around sports at the highest levels,” said Maack. “To be asked to work with the U.S. Army All-Americans is as high an honor as I’ve had. I’m excited to be offered the chance to work with and take care of such talented athletes.”
“One athlete in particular that I’m eager to get to know is Darius Winston from Central High School in West Helena, Arkansas,” Maack added. “Darius has signed to play at Arkansas next year and I have yet to see him play. He is from a team with a lot of talent, but was singled out as the best of the best by U.S. Army All-American Bowl selectors.”
In addition to the game itself, U.S. Army All-American Bowl Week activities include the U.S. Army National Combine for 500 underclassmen, and the youth All-American Game featuring top 7th and 8th grade players. Maack will support these events and players as well as the Army All-Americans, serving as both an athletic trainer & performance coach.
About the U.S. Army All-American Game:
Since its inception, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has been considered the nation’s premier All-American game by high school football players, coaches, and fans from across the country, as it’s the preeminent launching pad for America’s future college and NFL stars. Reggie Bush, Vince Young, Adrian Peterson and Brady Quinn all made their national debuts as U.S. Army All-Americans.
The 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl set an attendance record of 36,534 and garnered a 1.8 rating on NBC, making it the most-watched sporting event—other than the NFL playoffs—for that weekend.
For more information on the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and its related events visit www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com & www.goarmy.com or contact Rich McGuinness at (973) 366-8448. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl and its related events are owned by SportsLink, a New Jersey-based sports marketing and event management company.
About Athletic Republic:
Athletic Republic is the industry leader in performance sports training, with programs appropriate for athletes of all ages. Founded in 1990 on the continuing research of exercise physiologist John Frappier, M.S., and sport biomechanist Stephen C. Swanson, M.S., Athletic Republic’s training programs are available at more than 160 facilities throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Russia and Japan.
For more information about Athletic Republic, visit www.athleticrepublic.com or contact Charlie Graves at (435) 647-9000.
About Arkansas Sports Performance Center (ASPC)
ASPC is a licensed facility of Athletic Republic, and is the premier facility in central Arkansas for athletes of all ages & all sports to improve their game. Built on research & proven protocols, ASPC helps build an athlete’s physical development, as well as character & skills needed to win at life.
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Arkansas Sports Performance Center Owner/Operator to work with America’s best high school football players leading up to January 3, 2009 all-star game.
####FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 1, 2008, Fargo, ND: Athletic Republic CEO Charlie Graves announced today that BJ Maack, ATC, CSCS, of Arkansas Sports Performance in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been chosen to represent the Athletic Republic network of training facilities in San Antonio, Texas in the week leading up to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on January 3, 2009.
“BJ has a real talent for working with high school athletes,” said Graves. “In our first year of association with the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, I’m pleased to know that the best high school football players in the United States will be looked after by one of the best athletic trainers in our network.”
“I’ve been around sports at the highest levels,” said Maack. “To be asked to work with the U.S. Army All-Americans is as high an honor as I’ve had. I’m excited to be offered the chance to work with and take care of such talented athletes.”
“One athlete in particular that I’m eager to get to know is Darius Winston from Central High School in West Helena, Arkansas,” Maack added. “Darius has signed to play at Arkansas next year and I have yet to see him play. He is from a team with a lot of talent, but was singled out as the best of the best by U.S. Army All-American Bowl selectors.”
In addition to the game itself, U.S. Army All-American Bowl Week activities include the U.S. Army National Combine for 500 underclassmen, and the youth All-American Game featuring top 7th and 8th grade players. Maack will support these events and players as well as the Army All-Americans, serving as both an athletic trainer & performance coach.
About the U.S. Army All-American Game:
Since its inception, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has been considered the nation’s premier All-American game by high school football players, coaches, and fans from across the country, as it’s the preeminent launching pad for America’s future college and NFL stars. Reggie Bush, Vince Young, Adrian Peterson and Brady Quinn all made their national debuts as U.S. Army All-Americans.
The 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl set an attendance record of 36,534 and garnered a 1.8 rating on NBC, making it the most-watched sporting event—other than the NFL playoffs—for that weekend.
For more information on the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and its related events visit www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com & www.goarmy.com or contact Rich McGuinness at (973) 366-8448. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl and its related events are owned by SportsLink, a New Jersey-based sports marketing and event management company.
About Athletic Republic:
Athletic Republic is the industry leader in performance sports training, with programs appropriate for athletes of all ages. Founded in 1990 on the continuing research of exercise physiologist John Frappier, M.S., and sport biomechanist Stephen C. Swanson, M.S., Athletic Republic’s training programs are available at more than 160 facilities throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Russia and Japan.
For more information about Athletic Republic, visit www.athleticrepublic.com or contact Charlie Graves at (435) 647-9000.
About Arkansas Sports Performance Center (ASPC)
ASPC is a licensed facility of Athletic Republic, and is the premier facility in central Arkansas for athletes of all ages & all sports to improve their game. Built on research & proven protocols, ASPC helps build an athlete’s physical development, as well as character & skills needed to win at life.
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