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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
10:41 AM
It is very important to us that players warm up properly before working out. Traditionally that meant static stretching while sitting or standing. Movement prep is a method of preparing the body and muscles for exercise by increasing the core body temperature and heart rate. Instead of stretching the major muscles, movement prep forces smaller muscle groups to warm up as well. This begins to strengthen smaller muscle groups, which are critical in protecting joints in the knees and ankles.
Each ETU lesson begins with a 5 minute warm-up, allowing players to prepare for the workout. After the workout is complete, ETU trainers end the lesson with a 5 minute cool-down. Both the warm up and cool down are critical in reducing the likelihood of injury, soreness and increasing agility and flexibility.
The video below will help you get started with movement prep. It explains a few example exercises and gives details about movement prep. Following that is a video of the Maryland Men's Basketball team as they use movement prep to warm-up for a game.
Protect your body, prevent injury, be your best!!
Each ETU lesson begins with a 5 minute warm-up, allowing players to prepare for the workout. After the workout is complete, ETU trainers end the lesson with a 5 minute cool-down. Both the warm up and cool down are critical in reducing the likelihood of injury, soreness and increasing agility and flexibility.
The video below will help you get started with movement prep. It explains a few example exercises and gives details about movement prep. Following that is a video of the Maryland Men's Basketball team as they use movement prep to warm-up for a game.
Protect your body, prevent injury, be your best!!
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