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Best and Worst Core Exercises for Athletes

By Kristen Gostomski
| April 6, 2020 | Strength Training, Injury Prevention, Popular

In previous articles I describe Best and Worst Lower Body Strength Exercises for Athletes and Best and Worst Upper Body Strength Exercises for Athletes. To set the groundwork and to build on the exercises explained and described in those articles, it is crucial to develop functional core strength—to coordinate movement and transfer power between upper and lower body.

The Core consists of muscles in the trunk of the body that work together to support the spine and initiate power for everyday tasks as well as athletic moves. Of those muscles, the deep muscles of the abdominals and low back are most significant for maintaining strength and stability. A functionally strong core is key to improved athletic performance, injury prevention, and day-to-day living.

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In-Season Strength Training is Crucial to Performance and Injury Prevention

By Kristen Gostomski
| October 24, 2019 | Strength Training, Injury Prevention, Popular

Many athletes lift weights during the off-season then dismiss the importance of  maintaining strength during the season. Working hard to get strong merits a long-term commitment to stay strong during the sports season—to prevent injuries and for peak performance.

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Develop Athleticism First, Focus on Specific Skills Later

By Kristen Gostomski
| May 15, 2019 | Strength Training, Conditioning, Speed, And Agility, Parenting, Coaching, Injury Prevention, Popular

While genetics determine an athlete’s potential, nurturing innate abilities in the correct sequence determines how closely the athlete reaches peak potential.

For long-term development, follow the First-Things-First theory.

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Free Play and Pick-Up Games are 
Essential to Athletic Success

By Kristen Gostomski
| October 4, 2018 | Parenting, Coaching, Injury Prevention, Popular

Studies indicate, and parents can verify, that the creativity of free play—without interference from adults—helps kids learn leadership skills, conflict resolution, and problem solving. And for developing motor skills, core strength, agility, balance, and coordination, free play is essential.

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The Risks of Early Specialization in One Sport

By Kristen Gostomski
| October 4, 2018 | Parenting, Coaching, Injury Prevention, Popular

Specialization is defined as intense year-round training in one sport while excluding others. Studies as well as observations from coaches verify that playing multiple sports is best for developing both physical and mental literacy in sport as well as decreasing the likelihood for injuries and burnout.

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