Isometric Training: How It Can Improve Your Core Strength
Isometric training often goes under-appreciated despite its significant benefits. This post will delve into the advantages of isometric training and highlight its critical impact on athletic performance. Isometric training involves muscle contractions without movement. In simpler terms, during an isometric exercise, the muscle length does not change, and the joint angle remains constant. Examples include […]
The Psychological Benefits of Training: Unlocking the Mind-Body Connection
When it comes to physical training, much emphasis is placed on the mechanics: lifts, reps, form, and diet. However, the psychological aspect is equally crucial and often overlooked. Understanding the mental side of training can significantly impact your performance and outcomes. Let’s delve into how psychology plays a role and what statistics reveal about this […]
Working Out vs Training
Let’s break it down together and understand why you might want to train with myself or any personal trainer, especially if you’re aiming for sports performance. When we talk about “working out,” we’re generally referring to exercise without specific goals. It’s all about getting the body moving, breaking a sweat, and maintaining general health. Think […]
COMMON MISTAKES BASKETBALL ATHLETES MAKE
I want to share some insights from my personal training sessions at MY Athletics. Today, I want to address some common training mistakes I see aspiring basketball athletes make. Correcting these can significantly boost performance and help you reach your goals faster. Overemphasizing CardioCardiovascular endurance is essential for basketball, but many athletes focus too much […]
Power of Plyometrics: Why Aspiring Athletes Need It in Their Training Regimen
As a personal trainer dedicated to helping aspiring athletes reach their peak performance, I’m often asked about the most effective training methods to boost performance. One technique that consistently delivers remarkable results is plyometrics. Known for its explosive movements and intensity, plyometric training is a game-changer for athletes across various sports. Here’s why integrating plyometrics […]
How Your Vision Can Affect Your Basketball Performance?
Experts say that over 80 percent of your perceptual input comes from vision. Your eyes significantly influence your athletic performance, affecting everything from shooting accuracy to court movement and predicting scenarios before they occur. Simply put, your court vision impacts every facet of your game. This is why at MY Athletics, it’s more than just […]
The Making Of Athletes – Building A Champion Mindset
When we see athletes performing at their peak, it’s easy to think that their success is solely due to physical prowess. However, the foundation of athletic excellence often lies in a less tangible, yet equally crucial aspect: the champion mindset. As a personal trainer, I’ve witnessed firsthand how mental fortitude can spell the difference between […]
