Strength for Endurance Athletes
Strength and power, when developed properly, equate to becoming a faster athlete. I've observed many athletes who can race in long events yet have very weak quads, imbalanced hamstrings/glutes, under developed stabilizers, and an almost absent ability to produce real power in the gym. You may say "how can I race if my legs are so weak?". You've most likely become extremely efficient at your sport, whether it be running or cycling, and are able to squeak by on the training alone.

If you're looking for more out of your body - more speed, power, ability to hammer hills, better posture, an upper body that's not totally useless and weak... you'll want to experience what I have to offer. I use methods that will improve all of those things while adding just the minimal amount of muscle mass. My goal is always to maintain a good strength to weight ratio so your racing truly benefits from your time in the gym. I don't use many conventional methods. I incorporate medicine balls, multi-joint explosive movements, full range of motion exercise, all with the single goal in mind: raising your concept of what's attainable.

UltraFit Athlete® - Created for You
After working with many athletes and observing muscle weakness and imbalances, I created UltraFit Athlete® as a way to train my athletes in the gym. The result = strong & balanced athletes who are more equipped to race and perform.



What you get
• one-on-one personal training
• assessment of strength, flexibility and body composition
• sessions are approximately 60 mins in length

Cost

• $75 for your Initial Assessment
• $260-$300 for 4 sessions (4 session minimum after your initial assessment, price varies with location)

Schedule your UltraFit Session
1) Make your payment

Please be sure to choose the correct location below - To avoid being charged for a missed appointment, please note that a 24 hour notice is required for cancellation or reschedule

2) Contact us to set up your appointment.



Computrainer Power Session - Realize your pedaling potential
Nothing will build power and strength on the bike like a Computrainer. With it's precise load generator we can dial in a specific workload and have you cranking out more watts than you thought possible!



What you get
• 50 mins of uninterrupted pedal time
• workloads based on watts/kg
• a chance to hit new goals with your wattage!
Cost
• $75 per session

Schedule your Computrainer Power Session
1) Make your payment
2) Contact us to set up your appointment.

How do the different workouts stack up?
Everyone is throwing tires and kettle bells around these days... which workouts are best?
• Workouts that are specific to your goals - don't train more endurance in the gym if you're an endurance athlete, it's redundant.
• Be careful of programs that don't know how to produce specific adaptations - too many programs use a "black box" way of thinking and feel that by simply working out you'll get really strong. Remember that everything is hard until your body assimilate the movement. After that, things become easier... because you're stronger or is it due to motor learning and movement efficiency?
• Be sure that you are trained by a professional - degreed and/or certified, experienced in training athletes (not just the general population), and knowledgeable with regard to injuries and prevention.
Read their testimonials and again look at the amount of experience the trainer possesses.

Two Workouts for Improving Strength in Endurance Athletes
*Always consult a physician prior to starting an exercise program.

WORKOUT I
Warm up using 10 mins of cardio, then by working into each exercise eventually peaking with the weight with the last set.

DEADLIFT - 5 sets, reps should be 10/8/6/4/2 with increasing weight as reps decrease

DUMBBELL SNATCH - 3 sets, 10 reps, same weight throughout

PUSH UPS - 3 sets, max reps possible

PULL UPS - 3 sets of max pull ups, do lat pull if can't do pull ups

HANGING LEG RAISES - 3 sets, 10 reps - from pull up bar, lift legs at hips keeping knees straight


WORKOUT II
- do this as a CIRCUIT

Warm up with 10 mins of cardio

Straight Leg Dead Lift
10 at 45# / 10 at 65# / 10 at 85# / 12 at 65# / 15 at 45#

Pull Ups or Jump Pulls
6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 reps

DB Squats 10 reps
30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70#'s

Push Ups
10 / 12 / 15 / 17 / 20

Box Jumps 12”
10 /10 / 10 / 10 / 10

Hanging Rows
8 / 10 / 12 / 15 / 15 reps

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