Okay summers here. Time for sun, fun and weights? Yes I said weights. Summer is an optimum time to make strength gains. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not talking “bulking up”. I mean developing and improving relative “strength to body weight ratio”. The type of strength work that can translate into power and explosiveness when you get back on the court or field.
Here’s some good reasons why:
More Available Training Hours – With no school you may have a few more available hours to schedule gym time. Now you can take your time and not just squeeze it in but quality time. Also with more time comes more consistency which is the foundation for developing strength.
Replenish Strength Stores– Summer is a great time to replenish strength stores that are depleted from the rigors of the past competitive season. Reload!
Opportunity to Correct Imbalances – Summer provides an opportunity to get the body centered. Playing sports creates imbalances that need to be corrected in the off season. For those whose competitive seasons were more demanding you can recover from injuries and trauma and reset the body for the next season.
Do Things The Right Way – Time to cross the T’s and dot the I’s in terms of volume, intensity, rest and nutrition. Less distractions during the summer can allow you to focus in on the small things that matter.
Leveling Up Your Training – Summer break can free you to train where you want untethered so you may want to seek out places that have better equipment or expertise than what you have at school.
Summers here, not saying you have to be a “gym rat” but time well spent can translate into an awesome upcoming season.
Aaron Thigpen, Owner Gamespeed Sports Inc
