Athletic Training Program

Time is a very important consideration in working out a training program. The aspiring athlete must be able to make time in order to follow the schedule that has been developed. Exercises for the development of skills should be performed every single day. In addition, it is recommended that special muscle training be carried out at least two or three times a week. There are various other activities that might make requirements on an athlete's time. These include going over the program schedule with the coach, working on a diet program, working on a mental training program, and visiting a chiropractor on a regular basis. A person who wishes to succeed as a world class athlete must be prepared to make the sacrifices which are necessary in order to m

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increased capacity" (p. 25). Only by overloading the muscles in this way will the athlete make progress toward the total development of the body. If the muscles are not pushed hard enough, the exercises will hold little benefit to the athlete. At the same time, the athlete must be careful not to push too hard because then there is the threat of a potential injury. Jerome notes that fatigue is generally more psychological than physical; however, if the feeling of fatigue does not pass quickly it may be a sign of a developing injury, and the workout should be discontinued for a while until the problem is worked out (p. 83). In any training program, warmup and stretching exercises should always precede the actual workouts. Warmups are important because they help to loosen up the body's muscles before they are pushed to their limit through exercise. Warmup exercises may include running in place, clap-straddles, and burpees (Gardner, 1985, pp. 15-16). Stretching is also important because it helps to reduce injuries which might occur due to the inflexibility of the muscles or joints (Gardner, 1985, p. 14). The neck, shoulder, back, leg, and groin muscles should all be systematically stretched prior to exercise. In this way,
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