2011 Point of Emphasis #5

Consistency is Key

I have noticed a lot of my clients are making a solid attempt to get to the Soar at least 1x per week during their winter season. It makes a huge difference in maintaining the strength and power they built during the summer and fall months. Remember, it only takes 1 month of no training for your body to start de-training - getting weaker! So let's say a basketball player trains 2 - 3x per week from August to November but didn't touch a weight from December to March. Do you think this player is still strong in March? Don't you want to be your strongest for the tournaments?

Another point I want to make is that going to Soar is not something you just decide to do every now and then when you don't have anything else to do. One session every two weeks is not going to do anything to improve a young athlete's overall athleticism and strength. In my experience, it takes at least three months of consistent training ( 2x per week minimum) for the results that you want to see. So if you are a parent considering looking to get your young athlete started at Soar or somewhere else, analyze your schedule and finances to see if consistent training is feasible. It will help you get the most out of the training and the money you will spend on it.