For this months training tip, we are going to talk about how to generate power for acceleration. Power is primarily generated from the largest lower body muscle group in the body, the Glutes, otherwise more commonly referred to as your “Butt Muscles.” In order to generate power effectively, you have to activate and recruit the …
Don’t Do This
Why are some people able to rise to the occasion during the biggest sports moments or when the chips are down, and others cannot? Take the Super Bowl for instance. How is it that Adam Vinatieri as a member of the New England Patriots can kick not just one, but two game-winning field goals in …
The McGill Deadbug
In past newsletters, we have gone over different tips designed at strengthening the core and we are back at it again for May. When you think of improving speed and change of direction, strengthening your core is probably the last thing that comes to mind. Most people focus on strengthening your legs or working on …
The Science of Speed Training
Back in the early 1990’s when I first started to teach speed training, many coaches and parents did not believe that speed could be improved. Most people thought that you were either born with speed or not. Research and the evolution of performance training completely changed this paradigm. We now know that speed can absolutely …
Spotlight: Parisi Speed and Rehabilitation
Parisi Speed and Rehabilitation is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. In June the facility will be celebrating their first official year in business. Their staff has been supported by owner, Dr. Andrew Reno, who is an International Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and Program Director Ved Miletic. As a chiropractor utilizing physical therapy and as a Parisi …
The Most Important Thing Any Parent Can Do To Improve Their Child’s Athletic Performance
Sleep: The Essential Nighttime Workout I know we probably threw you off with the title of this month’s parent tip, however that statement couldn’t be more true. Parents and coaches, I know you stress to your kids and athletes the importance of exercise and getting the proper amount of physical activity. I know you also …
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Ever Think That Your Favorite Food Could be Your Biggest Performance Hindrance?
I believe everyone would agree that food allergies exist. This goes without saying. For example, a person eats shellfish, or a child eats peanut butter, and their throat closes up seconds later. Immediate food allergy reactions are clear but not all food allergy reactions are the same and can occur with a longer time lapse. …
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Line Jumps
One of the biggest keys to improving your speed and quickness at the Parisi Speed School is to make sure you practice at home. It is important that you continue to work on your game outside of your classes in order for you to gain maximum results. The good news is that you don’t need …
Spotlight: Parisi at Equalize Fitness
Equalize Fitness is located in Yonkers, NY, which is about 15 minutes north of New York City. Co-owners Anthony Tarricone and John Ryan opened Equalize Fitness back in 2011 and the speed school is a part of a great fitness club that is effectively impacting kids in over ten local towns and cities. Equalize Fitness …
World’s Greatest Sports Parent
There are a lot of tough jobs out there. When you think of what may be the toughest, you are probably correct in assuming it is the President of the United States. When you think in terms of professional sports you will most likely answer the owner or the head coach. When it comes to …
Spotlight: Parisi at World Gym East Setauket
Parisi Speed School of East Setauket is a part of World Gym Setauket, located on the Eastern end of Long Island New York. Parisi Speed School of East Setauket is owned by World Gym owner Tom Jaklitsch and has been in operation since 2009. In January 2015, Christian Becker took over as Program Director after …
How Someone’s Determination, Leads to Your Own Motivation
Normally in these newsletter articles, I try and write about different ways to motivate the parent and/or the athlete. Sometimes I do that by writing about nutrition, proper warm-up techniques and their role in preparing the athlete to attain their goals. Sometimes I write tips for parents to help deal with issues that confront their …
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