Crazy Sale--50% off

If you have been thinking about doing some speed/strength training for your sport (ANY sport, any age), now is the best time. Starting now until Oct. 1, 2010 we are offering a deal that has never been done before!

Sign up for any of our athletic development programs before noon on October 1 and take 50% off! 

BUY NOW, USE IT IN 2011

Any program, monthly or year-round, is HALF-OFF!

So what does this look like? Examples: if you did our popular 22 visit program, it is on sale for $330 instead of $660. Or a 3-month unlimited visit membership is only $487.50, reg. $925.

Are you an overachiever & already thinking about Christmas gifts? Give the gift of speed! Just pay for it before Oct.1 & knock it out with this unbelievable deal!

This is pricing BEFORE any group discounts, so if you are thinking of team training this still applies.


Here's the fine print: this offer does not apply to any current/existing contract. So just for anything NEW. This is also not good for any nutritional or therapy plans. Just start the program before Jun 1, 2011. That's all there is in the fine print.

Dealing with the Heat

Recently there has been LOTS of information about how to deal with the heat for athletes practicing out in the heat. Too much info??? I seriously doubt it. You can't bang this drum loud enough. Heat illnesses are 100% preventable. Football players are not the only athletes at risk....volleyball players are in non-air-conditioned gyms....band members are marching outside....even the coaches are at risk. Don't forget about the officials who will be working games & scrimmages as well!

So what to do? Below are several links you can check out for tips & reference materials:

National Athletic Trainers' Association

Arkansasvarsity.com

Arkansas Athletic Trainers' Association

Arkansas Activities Association

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette


PLEASE, be smart out there.

BJ Maack, ATC, LAT, CSCS

Updates

Well, football & volleyball practices are getting underway around the state of Arkansas. I would like to take this opportunity to say "GREAT WORK!" to all of the athletes who put forth incredible effort this summer with us here at ASPC. It will pay off!

Now, we shift our focus to pre-season basketball training, as well as the beginnings of off-season baseball & softball workouts. Do you have a training plan for the calendar year? Are you still "winging it?"

Those who have no plan are, in reality, planning to fail.

Come by & see us to get a plan started. We will get you on the right path so you can enter your season ready to DOMINATE!

Basketballers: it's time to get started on your jump training!!

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIPS:
Unlimited access to any of our training programs each month!
Come as many times as you want each week!
12 months $175 per month
6 months $250 per month
4 months $299 per month
3 months $325 per month



*Must commit to either paying in full for desired number of months or apply for monthly bank auto-draft

*Athletes in monthly training plans must still schedule their appointments ahead of time. No walk-in appointments are accepted.






Looking over the amazing list of athletes we have been blessed enough to work with, I am so very proud of the work these athletes have put in, as well as the work put in by our talented staff. The greatest training program in the world is nothing unless you have solid people implementing it, and I believe we have that here.

Congrats to the following ASPC athletes:

Travis Wood, pitcher, Cincinnati Reds
Dustin Mosley, pitcher, New York Yankees
Darren McFadden, running back, Oakland Raiders
Tyrell Johnson, safety, Minnesota Vikings
This summer, we have had 4 athletes preparing for college baseball, 2 for college softball, 3 for college soccer, 4 for college basketball, as well as several high school & junior highers getting ready.

MYOPLEX

We now carry Myoplex Recovery Shakes, by EAS. This is a great option to be taken after an exercise bout, in order to help the muscles prepare for the next workout.

Learn more about Myoplex here.
Our Price: $3.00




Remember, no matter your sport or fitness goals, we have all of the resources to help you get there. And your program is just that--your program.

One size does not fit all, it fits one.


BJ Maack, ATC, CSCS
Arkansas Sports Performance Center

A Proud Member of the Athletic Republic

Nutritional Info

Carbohydrates



Carbohydrates are the most important source of energy for humans, especially athletes. Many athletes have misconceptions about carbohydrates and its role in optimal sports performance. Here are a few facts about carbohydrates:
• They are needed for recovery from exercise.
• They are needed to replace carbohydrate stores in the body (glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrates).
• Eating a variety of carbohydrate foods and timing carbohydrate intake are crucial for sports performance.
• They need to be present to break down fats.
• High intensity sports rely on carbohydrates and carbohydrate stores in the body.
• They are also the primary fuel for the nervous system which provides a mental edge.
Carbohydrates are macronutrients that should make up:
• 45%- 65% of daily calories for males and females over the age of 9.

This large range allows for the typical individual to maintain their energy levels for bodily functions. However, an athlete should consume carbohydrates at the higher range. Athletes can even consume up to 75% carbohydrate from their daily diet depending on exercise intensity and preparation for endurance events.
There are a variety of carbohydrates, each having beneficial effects. Carbohydrates are classified as either simple or complex. Simple carbohydrates (glucose, fructose, galactose, sucrose, lactose, and maltose) are the sugars found in things such as fruits, vegetables, milk products, honey, and table sugar. Complex carbohydrates include maltodextrin, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, fiber, and starch. Some foods high in complex carbohydrates are grains, legumes, yams, and potatoes. Consuming a variety of carbohydrate is beneficial for health and performance. Fruits and vegetables themselves provide a variety of carbohydrate, making them a beneficial source of carbohydrate while offering other health benefits.
What I want to really touch on is the importance of carbohydrates before and during exercise. The body stores carbohydrate as glycogen for readily available energy, therefore consuming carbohydrate before exercise is beneficial to top performance. Here are some good guidelines for consuming carbohydrate before exercise:

If you choose to consume carb. it 1 hour or less before a competition
2 calories per pound or 0.5g of carbohydrate per pound


If you choose to consume carb. 3-4 hours before a competition
8 calories per pound or 2 grams of carbohydrate per pound

Rule of Thumb:
When choosing meal size as pre-event fuel, allow time for proper digestion: 3-4 hours for large meal, 2-3 hours for a smaller meal, 1-2 hours for blended or liquid meal, and 1 hour for a snack.

Glycogen can provide only so much stored energy until the body relies on new intake of carbohydrate to maintain energy and to stay mentally sharp. Usually after an hour of exercise you should start consuming carbohydrate. Here is a good recommendation for providing energy during exercise:

For exercise lasting more than 1 hour:
26-30g (100-120 calories) of carbohydrate every 30 minutes


There are many way to obtain carbohydrates. For example, during exercise you can consume gels, bars, and fluids containing carbohydrates. You can also consume carbohydrate through foods like crackers, granola, fruit, and trail mix. Different carbohydrates absorb at different rates allowing for better absorption during exercise. Therefore, consume different carbohydrate foods or read the ingredients on your sports drink, gels, and other foods to make sure it offers more than one type of sugar. Choose foods that taste good, settle well, and do not make your stomach upset. Once you find the foods that work best for you before and during workouts, stick to them.
Individual carbohydrate needs are determined by examining weight, height, and activity level. This can be done by meeting with a sports nutritionist or a Registered Dietitian.

Speed/Athletic Testing Camps in Marion & West Memphis

Fenter Physical Therapy and Arkansas Sports Performance Center
Present
The 1st Annual East Arkansas Speed & Agility Camp


West Memphis High School Fieldhouse or Marion High School Fieldhouse
June 3rd 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM June 4th 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM


Our 1 Day Camp Includes:

Teaching: Testing:
First-Step Acceleration 10/20/40 yard dash timing
Top-End Speed Pro Agility timing
Running Form L-Drill Timing
Agility & Change of Direction
Standing Broad Jump
Power Training Vertical Jump
Bench Press (max reps)

Lunch @ T-Shirt Included

$50.00

Pre-Register online: West Memphis Camp

Marion Camp


Or @ 8:00 AM the day of the camp
For Questions or Further Information Call:
870-739-8686





Fenter
Physical
Therapy, LLC

STRENGTHENING THE DELTA

Hydration for the Athlete

This is the first article from our new Sports Nutritionist, Katie Rhodes. As the weather gets hotter, it becomes more & more important to monitor hydration if you are an active person.

Hydration

“Why is hydration important for me?”

The more I talk with athletes, the more I realize how little they know about hydrating themselves properly. You drink when you are thirsty, when you work out, when trainers/coaches tell you to, and you usually drink what you see others drinking or what you are told to drink. But do you really know why it is so important? In this month’s review my goal is to make you, the athlete, a believer in hydrating yourself for health and better performance.
Having the right balance of fluids in your body is essential to prevent dehydration, overhydration, and overheating. It is also essential in order for your body’s metabolism to function at its best.
• Your body is made up of 55-60% water
• Around 70% of your muscles are made up of water, one of the reasons proper hydration is important for athletes.
Protein and carbohydrate concentration in muscles and electrolyte content in your body affect how much water you need. Since athletes should consume greater amounts of carbohydrate than non-athletes, maintain adequate protein needs, and work to keep their electrolytes in balance, fluids are crucial. This is because the greater these components are in your body and muscles, the more fluids you need to allow your body to function accordingly.
Dehydration can occur when fluids are not replaced when they are lost through excretion, sweat, and respiration. Failing to maintain water balance has many consequences including:
• cramps
• heat exhaustion
• heat stroke
• physiological changes that affect performance
Although not common, athletes can overhydrate. Overhydration leads to hyponatremia, when you have low sodium content in your body. This electrolyte balance is crucial for your nervous system and muscles to function and when the salt balance is diluted by water, water intoxication can take place.
Preventing dehydration and overhydration is critical to top athletic performance and can be prevented by knowing your individual hydration needs.
• Look at your urine color. If it is a very pale yellow color of lemonade, then you are hydrated.
• Weighing yourself before and after exercise can help you determine how much fluid you lose during activity. Replacing 16 ounces of fluid with every pound lost while exercising is a good rule of thumb.
• If you are exercising at high intensity for an hour or more, fluids + carbohydrate or fluids that include carbohydrates are recommended to hydrate and replace glycogen stores (these stores provide you the energy to perform).
• If consuming sports drinks or food during this intensity, be sure it contains some sodium.
A Sports Nutritionist can help you assess how much fluid you should consume and when, making this a more reliable way to plan hydration since everyone has individual needs.

So where do you go from here?
• Be aware of how much you drink.
• Figure out your sweat loss per hour and replace fluids during exercise.
• Sports drinks are great for intense activity lasting an hour or more.
• Eat your fluids. Fruits and vegetables are a source of fluid and they offer a host of other benefits.

If you would like to schedule a personal nutrition visit with Katie, call 501-539-3278 or email her: katie@arsportsperformance.com

Combines on Saturday, May 1

CHANGE OF VENUE!!!
Due to the anticipated rain in the forecast, we will now have both the FCA & the ASPC Open Combines at Verizon Arena, NOT at War Memorial Stadium. Please still plan on arriving (at Verizon Arena) at the regular check-in time you were assignedon Saturday, May 1 for check-in.
Come in through the Box Office Entrance--STREET LEVEL-- off Washington St. to check-in.