Let's build a program that helps strengthen your team.
My hubby and I spent many years, traveling all over the United States, lugging around a car full of lacrosse gear and two kids. I wouldn't change it for anything. As an involved parent, of their middle school and high school athletic teams, I was invited to work with several athletic teams in their school district. I also worked with several club/travel lacrosse/baseball teams in the area.
When I first started working with these athletes I was genuinely surprised at their lack of core strength and overall body awareness. The other thing I learned is that true athletes will push themselves to "get the job" done. Unfortunately that means pushing when they shouldn't, and often that comes with a hefty price tag. When one muscle in your body isn't doing its job, your body will find a muscle that is willing to do work. This causes instability and limits the power in the movement. It also creates a greater chance of sustaining an injury.
Many children today don't spend much time outdoors. Riding bikes, climbing trees, jumping fences- all of those things help to develop core strength. Due to excessive screen time and just an overall lack of physical movement- these children are at a disadvantage and don't even know it.
I specialize in yoga, pilates, and mobility. Participating in these modalities of movement offers many benefits, Key advantages include improved core strength and stability, increased flexibility and range of motion, increased strength and power, enhanced balance and body awareness, and injury prevention through controlled movements and muscle strengthening.
One proper sit up is way more beneficial than 50 sit ups done without your core. Truth be told, most people use their arms, pelvis, and heels to complete a sit up. Think about it- you put your hands behind your head, and pull. As you pull you push into your tail bone and dig your heels into the ground. When your core is activated, your head should feel weightless in your hands. We also tend to focus on the front of our bodies- (those sought after 6 packs)- but, most of your abdominal muscles actually reside on the sides of your torso.
If you believe your student athletes would benefit, from developing such a practice, I would truly enjoy the opportunity to guide them.
I would be happy to discuss your specific needs and design a program for your team.
Please email me at [email protected].
Have a great season-
Ellen
When I first started working with these athletes I was genuinely surprised at their lack of core strength and overall body awareness. The other thing I learned is that true athletes will push themselves to "get the job" done. Unfortunately that means pushing when they shouldn't, and often that comes with a hefty price tag. When one muscle in your body isn't doing its job, your body will find a muscle that is willing to do work. This causes instability and limits the power in the movement. It also creates a greater chance of sustaining an injury.
Many children today don't spend much time outdoors. Riding bikes, climbing trees, jumping fences- all of those things help to develop core strength. Due to excessive screen time and just an overall lack of physical movement- these children are at a disadvantage and don't even know it.
I specialize in yoga, pilates, and mobility. Participating in these modalities of movement offers many benefits, Key advantages include improved core strength and stability, increased flexibility and range of motion, increased strength and power, enhanced balance and body awareness, and injury prevention through controlled movements and muscle strengthening.
One proper sit up is way more beneficial than 50 sit ups done without your core. Truth be told, most people use their arms, pelvis, and heels to complete a sit up. Think about it- you put your hands behind your head, and pull. As you pull you push into your tail bone and dig your heels into the ground. When your core is activated, your head should feel weightless in your hands. We also tend to focus on the front of our bodies- (those sought after 6 packs)- but, most of your abdominal muscles actually reside on the sides of your torso.
If you believe your student athletes would benefit, from developing such a practice, I would truly enjoy the opportunity to guide them.
I would be happy to discuss your specific needs and design a program for your team.
Please email me at [email protected].
Have a great season-
Ellen