sports performance training

Sports Performance

Training

For the Athlete who strives for optimal athletic performance through functional

training

By Anthony DeLuca

Equipment/Software Project 2

GOAL

To provide athletes with equipment/software that will help them achieve their goals through functional, sport specific training.

“If you want to look and feel like an athlete, you need to train like one.”

#1 – POWER CHUTE

The Power Chute is a Speed Parachute that uses air resistance training to strengthen athletes.

http://www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/detail.aspx?ID=476

Price: $55.00 Can be purchased HERE

Allows both parachute resistance training and speed training drills without a partner

Improves 2 key elements of speed; stride length and frequency

Increase speed, explosiveness and acceleration

Athletes love that "shot out of a cannon" feeling immediately felt after releasing the Power parachute train fitness product!

#2 - BATTLE ROPES

Durable braided, polypropylene ropes for extreme stamina, strength and conditioning

Battle ropes are a fun, quick, and alternative way to work out your arms, back, legs, and especially target the core

Battle ropes provide excellent weight while remaining virtually water, weather, and shed proof

The ends of the rope are wrapped with special vinyl tape for additional grip support

Price: 40 inch = $89.95

Purchase HERE 50 inch = $109.95

#3 - Trigger Point FOAM ROLLER

With its hollow core and sturdy foam construction, the GRID uses less foam than your ordinary foam roller and will not break down with normal day-to-day use

TP Foam roller is a crucial tool to help athletes repair and loosen muscles for upcoming activity

features a 3-dimensional surface whereas traditional foam rollers have a flat surface and prohibit blood flow at the point of pressure

The sleek and compact design makes it ideal for traveling athletes!

The 3-D Distrodensity Zones allows for blood and oxygen to channel through and create elasticity in the muscle to deliver a precision massage associated with Self-Myofascial Release Therapy.

Price: $39.99

Can be purchased at triggerpoint therapy’s official site

#4 – POWER BLOCKS Don’t have the space or the money for

tons of dumbbells ?Power blocks are your solution…

POWER BLOCKS are selective, adjustable weights that can range up from 5 - 90 lb in each hand for ultimate convenience

U-90 Stage II-90 Set $638

Has a weight range of 5-90 lbs per hand

Replaces 28 pairs of dumbbells or 2,565 lbs of free weights

• Expandable later to 125 lbs per hand

Purchase the “World’s Best Dumbell” HERE

#5 -

SparkPeople.com is a website dedicated to SPARK millions of athletes and people to reach their goals and lead healthier lives.

They offer nutrition, health, and fitness tools, support, and resources that are 100% free

Spark People has program that teaches athletes to stop “dieting” and transition to a permanent, healthy lifestyle.

And even athletes that want to gain weight can still join and benefit from SparkPeople's tools, resources and community features.

In addition to informative articles and interactive tools, such as fitness trackers and meal plans, members can find support and inspiration from other athletes.

Making an account is FREE… at sparkpeople.com

CONCLUSION- A review of the following that will provide athletes with

equipment/software that will help them achieve their goals through functional, sport specific training

1) PowerChute- a Speed Parachute that uses air resistance training to strengthen athletes $55.00

2) BattleRopes- Durable braided, polypropylene ropes for extreme stamina, strength and conditioning $89.95

3) TP Foam Roller- uses less foam than your ordinary foam roller and will not break down with normal day-to-day use

$39.994) Power Blocks- selective, adjustable weights that can range

up from 5 - 90 lb in each hand for ultimate convenience $638.00

5) SparkPeople- website dedicated to SPARK millions of athletes and people to reach their goals and lead healthier lives. FREE