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Not Getting Faster? Your ‘Speed Training’ May Be Conditioning Training

March 7, 2019
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Speed Training

Not Getting Faster? Your 'Speed Training' Might Actually Be Conditioning Training Well, if this is the case and your speed training workouts are actually conditioning workouts all I can say for you is that you are doing it wrong. A typical "speed workout" I do myself or take an athlete through requires a lot of rest to allow he/she/them to be able to max out at or above 95% (sprint at full speed) for each of the reps. Unfortunately, at...

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Is Yoga Really Exercise?

March 8, 2018
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Yoga Move

Is Yoga Really Exercise? I get asked this a lot. Usually by someone who doesn't do yoga, or someone who doesn't care for it. Those who love it will tell you all the benefits. They will also be excited to share them with you. So what is the answer? Studies Show Yoga Is Good For You The trend toward high intensity workouts has reinforced the notion held by some that it doesn't really count as exercise because most of its...

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Exercise Boosts Brain Health In Kids

February 8, 2018
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Kids Playing

Exercise Boosts Brain Health In Kids A lack of exercise puts kids at risk for very adult problems, like obesity and diabetes, and those are 2 diseases that nobody wants associated with their kids. But, there's also research that links exercise to their cognitive development and achievement in school. Turns out that physical activity gives the young brain needed boosts, and who wouldn't want their son or daughter to do better in school? So, get your kids moving more and they will be healthier and do better in...

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Youth and Family Fit & F.A.S.T. Program

March 24, 2017
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| Categories: Wellness, Workout Program, Youth Fitness
Fit & FAST Program

Youth and Family Fit & F.A.S.T. Program Lake Country Training is launching fitness classes designed for families to participate this summer, the Program is called Fit & F.A.S.T!  Fitness – Agility – Speed – Training.  We focus on fundamental aspects of athletic movements and skills to improve fitness, athleticism, and facilitate athletic development. Drills and Skills are Progression Based to Reduce Risk for Injury and Improve Speed, Power, Agility, Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, Mobility, Body Awareness, and Balance. Kids –...

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