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The Importance of Flexibility for Speed Development

When examining the critical factors that contribute to high level athletic performance, flexibility is one of the key items. It has been hypothesized that improving an athlete’s flexibility may allow them to be more successful in their chosen athletic endeavor. More specifically, speed, may be significantly improved by incorporating some form of flexibility enhancement into an athlete’s training program.

Recently, a scientific study was conducted to examine whether or not including a specific form of flexibility training in an athlete’s daily training routine would improve sprint performance. In this study, 30 men age 20-35, who exercised an average of 7.5 hours per week during the six months prior to the study served as subjects. Their preferred modes of training were free weights and cardiovascular machines (Stairmaster, stationary bicycle etc.). Fifteen individuals included twice daily, five minute flexibility sessions into their exercise routine, thereby acting as the treatment group. The second group served as the control and did not incorporate any additional flexibility training into their pre-existing training program. Flexibility was assessed by a sit and reach test, power through a vertical jump test and speed by a 40 meter sprint. The results, expressed as percent improvement from the pre test to the post test, are as follows:

Improvement from Pre Test to Post Test

	*Flexibility*	*Power*	*Speed*
Treatment group	64%	10%	5%
Control group	9%	0%	0%

These results indicate that supplementing an athlete’s daily training routine with flexibility training is an excellent way to increase athletic performance. In essence a flood of events is set into motion. Flexibility improves, which in turn positively affects power generation, thereby augmenting speed.

On top of this, flexibility leads to decreased injury. By not having to take time off to heal an injury we are able to spend more time gaining strength which will ultimately lead to enhanced levels of speed. So what are waiting for? Why not add this extra tool into your toolbox to bring your performance to the next level?

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CFL COMBINE READY! Mercer Timmis!

The Combine is here and I am feeling ready. All the sacrifices that have been made through these last few months have all been preparing for this weekend. It has been filled with a strict nutrition plan, and countless hours on the field and in the gym. With Larry’s Combine prep program I feel that I am as prepared as I could be. This last week in Burlington, was the final preparation in order to get ready for the combine. It was focused primarily on technique and making sure my body is primed for this weekend. With The help of Larry, the SST Burlington team, and Steve Bodanis they have prepared me for success and I am looking forward to an exciting weekend in Toronto.

Mercer E Timmis

Haskayne School of Business ’17

Risk Management: Insurance and Finance

Combine READY- DAWGMODE BRETT BLASZKO

Over the past 10 weeks I’ve had the unbelievable pleasure of working with Canada’s top training facility, Sports Specific Training. Not only have I had the pleasure of training with some of the top athletes in Canada, but I’ve been fortunate enough to have worked and coached alongside Larry Jusdanis and his amazing team including Steve Bodanis, John Blair, Dave McDowell and Sean Stewart. Over the past 10 weeks we’ve seen tremendous improvements in my physical shape and strength, which has significantly helped me prepare for the individual tests and on field work that will take place the combine. Choosing to stay in Burlington and train here wasn’t easy but I knew if I wanted to continue to chase my dream of playing at the next level and having an impact at the next level, that this is where I had to be. As my combine training comes to an end, I would like to thank Larry and Steve and SST for the time and effort they put in with me trying to prepare me for this huge event. I’m ready and I’m beyond excited for this incredible opportunity. LETS GO!

– Brett Blaszko

CFL Combine Blog Dillon Guy

My conclusion to the first phase of my training and preparation for the upcoming CFL combine and season. I feel that this would be a good time to check in and share my progress through this blog.

I am roughly two months out of ACL surgery and I can honestly say that I feel great and am always pushing myself to go above and beyond the ” Norm” . To define what the “Norm” means , the best way to describe it is by simply doing what is expected. There is nothing wrong with doing the norm, if you’re content with just being average. Personally I never am ok with the thought of being just average and when I look at the “Norm” I see it as a barrier that can be broken through. For example just being 7 weeks out of surgery I began to deadlift which consisted of 6 sets of 5 to 8 reps at the weight of 365. Now keep in mind that The staff here kept a close eye on each rep to ensure that I kept great form and to cut me off at any sign of compensation in the left leg. To do this I must have incredible discipline in your nutrition and in the recovery process . Think of your body as a high end luxury sports car. To drive it the car requires supreme gas not the standard unleaded 87 gas. The human body is no different, as you cannot possibly expect to perform at a high level if you put crap in your body. At Sst they put a huge emphasis on your nutrition because of the great importance it has on the athletes performance and recovery .