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Smart Training and Recovery Techniques for the Masters Athlete

Jeanmarie Scordino M.Ed.

Exercise Physiologist, FAFS

ACSM-HFI, NSCA-CSCS, ACE- CES

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OBJECTIVES

• Understand the basic biomechanics needed for functional movement

• Discover strategies for design to help train for sport

• Learn and tweak specific techniques to improve mobility and stability

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Training and

Recovery

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Issues for the Master Athlete

Injury Decreased Performance

Skills

Power output

Aerobic

Muscle, tendon, ligament

Joint, bone

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Principles

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3DUPRIG

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Ground Force

Movement

LOAD TO

EXPLODE

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Strategies

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Finding the Transformation Zone

CHANGING

DIRECTION

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•Real motion of the bone

REAL

•Relative motion the joint feels

RELATIVE

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Techniques

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SPORT SPECIFIC

MOVEMENT

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Exercise is Optional…

Movement is Mandatory

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Thank you!Jeanmarie.Scordino@baycare.org

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Resources and References

• GIFT- 40 week Fellowship in Applied Functional Science. Gray Institute of Functional Transformation

• 3D Maps Certification - Gray Institute of Functional Transformation

• Functional Movement Screen (FMS) • Titleist Performance Institute• Nike Golf Functional Performance

system

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