ATHLETIC STRENGTH AND POWER

The ASAP Dynamic Warm-Up

The Athletic Strength And Power program focuses on all the components of fitness and training. Strength, cardiovascular, flexibility, speed, agility, explosion, plyometrics and burst training are the areas that the ASAP program design targets. The coaching staff then implements the course of action that best meets the needs of the particular athlete.... depending on their sport and body...or somatotype.
The Dynamic Warm-up prepares the athlete for all of the physical training and demands that will be put upon the body throughout the workout. Initially, the athlete will perform

• Walking Front Lunges
• Walking Side Lunges
• 3yds jog/ body squat
• Half Speed Jogs
• Backward Runs
• Side Shuffles
• Carioca

These movements place emphasis on allowing proper bloodflow to the musculature that is going to be stressed. For example, the hips and the muscles in that surrounding region, are taken through a wide range of movements that prepare the athlete for the harder work that follows.

To get to the next level of fitness, incorporate a Dynamic Warm-Up into your training plans. Call Ted Lambrinides at "The Workout"  859-261-4111 

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Improving Athletic Performance

As your fitness levels improve, your speed, agility and quickness will be enhanced which will enable you jump higher, run faster and be more explosive in your sport. Keep these points in mind:

• Strive for Peak Performance during tournament time or the critical period of your season. If you're at your strongest during the off-season, your athletic performance will diminish during the season.
• Make safe and efficient use of your training time. In season programs need to mirror what was done during the off-season. However, total training time and frequency may need to be reduced. Coaches need to plan accordingly to make sure that their players are properly prepared...and that when the playoffs or tournament time arrives, the athletes are as strong, if not stronger than at the beginning of the season.

The A.S.A.P. Program is an all-inclusive training program geared toward getting athletes to perform at their best.   The training and coaching staff at "The WorkOut"  are sure to push each athlete to their maximum potential in the minimum amount of time.  Many of the top athletes in the greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region  have found out that the acceleration training programs,  speed and agility programs and the strength training and conditioning programs are superior methods to getting prepared for the next level. Schedule a training session today at The Workout @ Covington, The Workout @ Adam's Landing, Hyde Park Personal Training or ASAP @ The Western Sports Mall.

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Archie Griffin: The Three "D's"

 

Recently, I had the good fortune of attending a motivation seminar in Columbus, Ohio.  Among marquee speakers that included the likes of Colin Powell, Steve Forbes, Zig Ziglar and Joe Montana, there was also the one and only winner of two Heisman Trophies, Archie Griffin.... a true ambassador to The Ohio State University. When the seminar had completed, I headed up Route 315 to the Lane Avenue exit and made my way to The Woody Hayes Athletic Center. It's a huge and sprawling complex where the Buckeyes spend a large amount of their time when they are not in class or over on the banks of the muddy Olentangy River playing football in the old "horseshoe" known as Ohio Stadium. I was once a graduate assistant coach here back in the 1980's.... but that was before the latest multimillion dollar upgrade to what was once called the "North" facility back then. I've included a few photos from the players' entranceway along with the pictures of Archie's trophies.

Speaking in his hometown sure didn't hurt his popularity any but what really captured the audience was his message about some things that he learned years ago from his coaches and mentors, Bob Stewart (Columbus Eastmoor Football Coach) and Woody Hayes (Ohio State Football).... and that's The Three D's. In fact, Griffin explained that there's not a day that goes by without him thinking about the lessons imparted to him from these fine coaches. Many of us can think back throughout the years of people who helped us attain success. People who left some mark on us or pointed us in the right direction. Archie Griffin's mentors left an impact on him through what he calls:

                            The Three D's

1. Desire:

2. Determination

3. Dedication

With those three things placed into your daily plan.... you can stay on an even keel and more readily accomplish your goals in life. So to quote speaker Zig Ziglar, it may be time for "a check-up from the neck up". If so, take heed of the advice of the great Buckeye running back and re-evaluate your desire, determination and dedication. Get to the next level!

One of Archie Griffin's Heisman Trophies

Go Bucks!

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ASAP The Workout: Better Business Bureau Accredited

ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power is proud to announce it's affiliation with the Better Business Bureau. Few athletic performance training centers, acceleration training programs, or personal training gyms can can display the crest of this organization, which promotes reliability, trust and service. For over a decade, professional,collegiate, and high school athletes have counted on ASAP and The Workout Training centers for experienced, top caliber coaches and trainers to get them prepared for the next level of fitness. Business professionals in greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky and also in Tampa, Florida have been able to rely on the experience, information and training atmosphere that can be found at any of the ASAP training centers.

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ASAP at The RiversEdge Indoor Sports Facility in Cincinnati

ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power is pleased to announce that we will be moving from the Cincinnati Western Hills location to a brand new, huge facility located  further southwest near Cleves, Ohio. This area of the Tri-State region is experiencing phenomenal growth and will be a great location for the ASAP~ "The Workout" training center. The move should be completed by mid December of 2007.

The new location will be at
The River's Edge Indoor Sports
5255 State Route 128
Cleves, Ohio   45002

Until then, River's Edge is now open with leagues for Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse,and flag football.

So give the Ted Lambrinides a call at 859-261-4111 or 513-240-7311 to make arrangements for your cutting edge ASAP~ Training program at The  River's Edge Indoor Sports. 

The River's Edge Indoor Sports..one of four soccer and training fields

River's Edge Indoor Sports..... facility: front entrance

 

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