Sport-Specific Training

It used to be thought that weight training would slow you down for other activities. We know now that weight training is an excellent companion to just about any sport. It can help you be stronger, faster, leaner, more powerful, and even help you prevent and recover from injuries. But how do you go about designing a weight training program for your chosen activity? Clearly a skier is going to have different needs than a rock climber. One size doesn't fit all when it comes to weight training.

Rehab training needs to emphasize somewhat lower intensities, and probably particular problem areas (such as an injured knee).

Train general abilities with weight training, and specific technique for the chosen sport. Using weight training to develop strength, endurance, power, etc., all of which are general qualities needed in different sports.

Robert Houghton

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