Strength Training & Conditioning
Jason Kenny, going through strength training routine with Simon
Strength Training and Fitness Program is set in place by Jason is helping to condition the weaker areas of the body and isolating problems beofre they arise. It is key in re-activating areas such as Simon's right handside Gluteal Medius and Abductors.
The program is also working towards developing better posture, strengthening core and flexibility.
With the use of correct technique the movement of the runner can be simulated in the gym. Simon has already seen huge improvement.
The program is also working towards developing better posture, strengthening core and flexibility.
With the use of correct technique the movement of the runner can be simulated in the gym. Simon has already seen huge improvement.
Strength Conditioning – The principle of specificity
Running is an excellent cardiovascular conditioner, it’ll also aid in developing Quadriceps, Bicep Femoris and Gluteus. Unfortunately this although beneficial to running does not build upper body strength and this leads to an imbalance. By creating tendon and ligament strength, joint stability and muscle strength, resistance training can increase endurance and speed and above all help prevent injury. Development of posture through proper technique in the gym and on the road and even on a day to day basis, for example standing at a bus stop, helps familiarise the body with correct format. It’s about connecting with the brain and body and unifying them to make a complete unit. The body operating uniformly will prevent injury and create comfort while running.
Our upper body does far more than just provide the lower half with a stable base upon which to move the legs back and forth. The shoulders and arms provide not only help the body balance while moving but also contributes to 10% of the runners vertical lift. This gives the runner more flight time, so as a result foot stride is increased and running speed rises considerably. Shoulder and arms transmit torque and power to the hips, providing a substantial percentage % of force propulsion to your stride. The more your weight training and conditioning reflects your running the more effective it will be. This is known as ‘The principle of specificity’.
Muscles of Marathon runners concentrate on the slow twitch fibres which are targeted when you do high reps with lighter weights. These repetitions can be anywhere from 20-30 times. This type of weight training will not create bulk muscle so that it will interfere with your running style and technique.
Running is an excellent cardiovascular conditioner, it’ll also aid in developing Quadriceps, Bicep Femoris and Gluteus. Unfortunately this although beneficial to running does not build upper body strength and this leads to an imbalance. By creating tendon and ligament strength, joint stability and muscle strength, resistance training can increase endurance and speed and above all help prevent injury. Development of posture through proper technique in the gym and on the road and even on a day to day basis, for example standing at a bus stop, helps familiarise the body with correct format. It’s about connecting with the brain and body and unifying them to make a complete unit. The body operating uniformly will prevent injury and create comfort while running.
Our upper body does far more than just provide the lower half with a stable base upon which to move the legs back and forth. The shoulders and arms provide not only help the body balance while moving but also contributes to 10% of the runners vertical lift. This gives the runner more flight time, so as a result foot stride is increased and running speed rises considerably. Shoulder and arms transmit torque and power to the hips, providing a substantial percentage % of force propulsion to your stride. The more your weight training and conditioning reflects your running the more effective it will be. This is known as ‘The principle of specificity’.
Muscles of Marathon runners concentrate on the slow twitch fibres which are targeted when you do high reps with lighter weights. These repetitions can be anywhere from 20-30 times. This type of weight training will not create bulk muscle so that it will interfere with your running style and technique.
Water, Not so resfreshing..!
Alan Ward, Instructs Simon for his first Aquatic Session
With the Introduction of the Aqua Sessions, Simon's training has taken another turn. Alan Ward has introduced Simon to some Aqua Jogging and Interval training and Hitting the core from a different angle.
The sessions take time to develop technique, Balance and confidence in the water. Simon was certainly feeling the sessions at the end.
The sessions take time to develop technique, Balance and confidence in the water. Simon was certainly feeling the sessions at the end.
Sport Injury Massage
Orla Smyth a Sports Injury Therapist has come on board to deliver much needed work on the affetced areas and to iron out any issues that have arisen. Orla has a private practice on the Tipperary road. Simon himself has felt fantastic afterwards and now that the training intensity has increased she is needed more than ever.