As fall sports are coming to an end we are gearing up and getting very exciting for a productive off-season of winter programming.

During our off-season training programs we put a large emphasis on improving power production. This helps improve vertical leap, running speed, throwing, hitting and shooting velocity, agility, as well as many other desirable performance attributes.

Speaking of increasing power…

This past Friday I presented a national webinar to the trainers of Equinox Fitness Clubs on the newest methods of Power Training Progressions.

Since I have prepared this material for the webinar I figured why not use it for this week’s info night?

This Thursday, October 27th I will be presenting this topic in another info night at the new training center in Islip. Although the Equinox Trainers got the benefit of the info they did not get to try the exercises hands on. In this info night we will get both. The info…. plus the demonstrations.

Power Training Progressions
From athletes to the general population… we all use power. If we move with speed, we need power training. Unfortunately, Power Training is often progressed too quickly or not emphasized enough.

Join Coach Frank Dolan as he explains how to improve performance as well as get the most out of your fitness program through the use of proper Power Training Progressions.

In this meeting you will:
- Understand the commonly used Power Training Exercises that could be hurting you or your athlete.
- Learn proper use of Power Training and how to incorporate into your program
- Be professionally coached through several progressions
- Go home with the confidence that you are doing things correctly

CLICK HERE for event page

What is the first exercise you think of when you think of “Core” Training? Is it sit-ups or crunches?

Although sit-ups and crunches facilitate general strengthening of the abdominal muscles they are not a great choice when it comes to functionally training the core. Excessive torso flexion can also lead to lower back pain.

In order to train the core correctly you first need to think about what the core actually does:

Keeps you upright
Provides posture
Protects your spine
Resists extension
Resists rotation
Transfers energy from lower body to upper body

In many ways the core functions while remaining completely still. A good strong core provides a point of stability to move your arms and legs around. This way you can produce force into the ground when you walk, run, and jump. And, it also allows you to transfer energy from the ground to your upper extremities when you throw, punch, or pull.

Would you like more information on how to train your core?

Wednesday, October 19th we have a new information night…. We are going in-depth into Core Training as well as going over exercise demos. If you are interested in seeing the new training space as well as getting some new ideas for your training program this is a must attend. I hope to see you there!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134642083304418

Title: Core Training Myths, Truths, and Demos
Location: Sports and Fitness Performance
Link out: Click here
Description: Over the years Core Training has become almost a fad topic. From fitness magazines to infomercial exercise equipment it might be one of the most used terms in modern fitness. Unfortunately, most of the time what is considered \”Core Training\” rarely encompasses what the core actually does.

Join Coach Frank Dolan as he explains how to improve performance as well as get the most out of your fitness program through the use of proper Core Training .

In this meeting you will:
- Uncover Core Training Myths (and why improper core training can hurt you)
- Learn proper use of Core Training and how to incorporate into your program
- Be professionally coached through several progressions
- Go home with the confidence that you are doing things correctly

This meeting will also include a tour of the brand new Sports and Fitness Performance Training Center as well as an introduction to programs such as:
- Private and Semi-private Training
- Fitness Boot Camps
- Performance Training for Tennis, Baseball, Soccer, Football, and Lacrosse
- Programs for Middle School, High School, College, and Professional Athletes
- Performance Training Programs for Skiing, Mountain Climbing, Mountain Biking, Firefighting, and Military Preparation
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Date: 2011-10-19
End Time: 7:30 pm