Currently there is a big buzz about cross-training and circuit training. Is this effective for the athlete or just for the general population? I will try and write more on this topic but wanted to give you athletes something to think about when you start your summer training.
1. Is cross-training preparing me for general fitness or my sport?
2. Is my sport an endurance sport and should a combination of power then to strength be done during cross-training?
3. Is it effective to combine fitness with my strength training program?
4. When should if at all cross-training be put into my strength program?
5. Does cross training address my long term goals to short term method of training?
6. What does my sport require and does my cross-training method address the issues I need for my sport?
7. Did I get hurt last year and where should my training start?
8. Does my coach address my issues and concerns I had last season or just go into his or her progressions?
9. What tests are done before I begin my off-season training?
10. Does your skill coach or sport coach think they are a performance coach and put fitness into your program? If so when is this counter-productive to your practice session? Is this ok to put fitness into your skills practice?
I'm not taking one side on this topic just trying to make you athletes and cross-training lovers think about what your goals really are for your sport. Here are my thoughts from some of the best in the industry and also after reading and having 12 plus years in training athletes. I'm always learning but wanted to share and make you think about what your off-season training should look like or not look like.
TO BE CONTINUED
Coach B Meyer
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