We refer to this time of year as the OFF season, instead I prefer to think of it as PRE-Season. This is the time to make sure we get the adequate rest and recovery our body and mind need. The preseason is also the time of year to Build our Base, Improve Strength and Resolve Muscle Imbalances ensuring a solid foundation of fitness to take into the 2016 Race Season.
Assuming you have taken a solid two weeks off from structured workouts to refresh the body and mind, its time to begin building a strong, injury resistant body with proper strength training.
Let me assure you, I am not talking about bulking up or spending countless hours in the gym on some fancy new piece of equipment. I am talking about highly functional strength movements that will translate directly to your sport specific performance later down the line. This can be achieved with 2 or 3, 30-60 minute routines weekly.
Some of the Benefits of STRENGTH TRAINING:
- Increase Bone Density
- Injury Prevention
- Increase Bone Density
- Increased Power
- Weight and Body Composition Control
- Increased Muscular Endurance