Athletics Strength and Conditioning – Basic Guidelines
In athletics, strength and conditioning programs are a must if you want to compete at any level, no matter how successful you are. However, there are ways to make sure you save time. Your workouts will depend on the best event(s) and exactly how much time you have.
First, keep in mind that you are making the most of the preseason. Working at longer, slower intervals will pay dividends before the more explosive phases of the year.
There are certain exercises that seem inevitable and that you will find yourself doing whether you want to be a 100m sprinter or a discus thrower. The basic exercises of the deadlift and bench press are almost mandatory. They will benefit large areas of the body significantly, which should be one of the goals of any effective athletics strength and conditioning training.
The other type of exercise that will benefit the body, known as assistive exercises, can depend on your focus. If you’re the next Ed Moses over the 400m hurdles, or the triple jump, working your calf muscles is key to getting the instant spring and strength you need. Any athletics strength and conditioning work should fit what you’re trying to achieve if you want to get the most out of your regimen.
I think variety is also underrated in terms of keeping the mind stimulated. You can break things up by going for a swim every now and then instead of just hitting the treadmill. It’s something different – and good for the joints too.
But even if you only have an hour and a half to spare a week, you can still get good athletics and conditioning work in by knowing the right areas of the body to target and using your time with a purpose, not just “pumping iron.” .
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