Whether you are blowing off a few workouts here and there, hitting up some
cycle-cross races, or tweaking your fantasy football lineup . . . the
OFF-SEASON has arrived. This time of year most endurance athletes have
completed their goal races and are left wondering . . . what’s next? For some
San Diegans, a true “off-season” is a distant thought since our beautiful
weather allows for an offering of multiple events each month. Abandoning your off-season for intense
workouts (or conversely complete relaxation), though, can lead to an abundance
of overtraining injuries for us “mere mortals” who workout for pure enjoyment,
to keep weight off, or to escape the stresses of work.
Rehab United (RU) believes
athletes are made in the off-season – to enter next race season, or your next
training program, healthy and strong - begin with the “The Four R’s”: Restoration, Recovery, Reflection, and
Readiness.
Restoration. “REST” can be one of the hardest things for an athlete to do, but this is the time of the year you must force the issue. It is difficult to let another biker or runner on the trail pass you, when you are thinking “I could take ‘em” – however, it is essential to keep your heart rate relatively low, take it easy, and enjoy exercise for a change. Implement functional strength training into your off-season routine to rebuild the muscle mass you may have lost throughout the year and restore joint and tissue strength to allow for pre-season training intensity. RU offers complete off-season training programs for these specific purposes.
Recovery. Every athlete experiences some discomforts or physical issues, but just because you can make it through a season does not mean you should ignore the issues that may keep you from taking your racing to the next level. I recommend scheduling a full-body injury screen with one of RU’s physical therapists (after all, it’s FREE). This allows you to address your ailments and allow time to treat the cause of your injuries rather than just symptoms. This is the foundation of health you need for your 2011.
Reflection. This is a solid time to review your 2011. Did you meet your goals? Stay healthy? Stay happy? What would you like to change? We review these critical questions with every one of our athletes to determine a benchmark for the future. We learn from each and every experience that we encounter, so you must look over your training log to find out what worked and what did not. This may also be a convenient time to find a coach – Catalyst Endurance Coaching (CEC) has multiple coaches who are ready to help you achieve your fitness goals for the 2012 season.
Readiness. Preparation precedes success. Now is the opportune time to look ahead to determine what is next and establish a plan to encourage that reality.Rehab
United Sports Performance
Center
Best of luck!
Bryan Hill, PT, FAFS
Cycling/Running/Triathlon Coach
Restoration. “REST” can be one of the hardest things for an athlete to do, but this is the time of the year you must force the issue. It is difficult to let another biker or runner on the trail pass you, when you are thinking “I could take ‘em” – however, it is essential to keep your heart rate relatively low, take it easy, and enjoy exercise for a change. Implement functional strength training into your off-season routine to rebuild the muscle mass you may have lost throughout the year and restore joint and tissue strength to allow for pre-season training intensity. RU offers complete off-season training programs for these specific purposes.
Recovery. Every athlete experiences some discomforts or physical issues, but just because you can make it through a season does not mean you should ignore the issues that may keep you from taking your racing to the next level. I recommend scheduling a full-body injury screen with one of RU’s physical therapists (after all, it’s FREE). This allows you to address your ailments and allow time to treat the cause of your injuries rather than just symptoms. This is the foundation of health you need for your 2011.
Reflection. This is a solid time to review your 2011. Did you meet your goals? Stay healthy? Stay happy? What would you like to change? We review these critical questions with every one of our athletes to determine a benchmark for the future. We learn from each and every experience that we encounter, so you must look over your training log to find out what worked and what did not. This may also be a convenient time to find a coach – Catalyst Endurance Coaching (CEC) has multiple coaches who are ready to help you achieve your fitness goals for the 2012 season.
Readiness. Preparation precedes success. Now is the opportune time to look ahead to determine what is next and establish a plan to encourage that reality.
Best of luck!
Bryan Hill, PT, FAFS
Cycling/Running/Triathlon Coach
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