Ignite Your Potential
The H°E°A°T° Program has been completed by hundreds of athletes
from junior high to the professional and Olympic level. Our athletes
participate in traditional as well as non-traditional sports
such as motocross and snowcross. Any sport, any athlete – we're
ready for you! Our athletes have had great successes including
all conference, all area, all state, all American, state and
national champions.
Your program begins with a health history screening and fitness
testing at the initial evaluation. With this information, a sports-specific
program or generalized fitness plan is customized to ensure maximum
benefits. During your training, you are monitored by an exercise
physiologist who takes your training to the limit and charts
each session's progress.
The H°E°A°T° Program is based on the newest research of scientific
and medical principles. Each sport-specific program is broken
down into five different areas of focus: strength training, running/skating
treadmill, plyometrics, core stability and flexibility.
Proper lifting techniques, including free weights and olympic-style
lifts are instructed and monitored throughout the program. As
strength and coordination improve, the athlete progresses from
the basic lifts to more complex and explosive lifts. Safety is
of foremost concern and continually stressed.
The running/skating treadmill is used to improve speed, power,
body awareness and overall body mechanics. The treadmill can
reach speeds of 25 mph and incline to 40 degrees. The athlete's
program, based on their sport analysis, includes speed, power
(by hill running), back pedaling and endurance workouts.
Plyometrics are an integral part of the program, tailored to
your specific goals. Plyometric workouts consist of multidirectional
hopping, bounding, jumping drills for the lower extremity and
medicine balls for the upper extremity. Plyometrics are used
to improve foot speed, agility, spacial awareness and explosiveness.
The trunk or "powerhouse" of the athlete is trained with traditional
exercises, as well as nontraditional exercises which utilize
medicine and physioballs. Emphasis is placed on core training
to prevent abdominal or back injuries.
Stretching is an overlooked component of fitness. It helps release
muscle tension and soreness, increase physical and mental relaxation
and reduces the risk of injury. Stretching is performed before
and after each workout.
We encourage three days a week, with each session lasting approximately
1-1/2 hours. There are 6, 8, 10, and 12 week programs available.
The program consists of all the lifting, running and plyometrics.
Some athletes choose to lift with their team during the off season
and therefore, a program of running and plyometrics can be tailored
to meet their specific needs.
The H°E°A°T° Wellness Program is for everyone.
We are here to help you achieve your goals, whether it is to
begin an exercise program, reach a sports-related goal, or improve
overall health and fitness. Flexibility, core stabilization,
strength training and cardiovascular workouts are all key components
of the program. It doesn't matter what level you are at — the
programs are tailored to you.
For more information, contact:
Eric Kohn
320-259-4141
ekohn@stcloudorthopedics.com
Sheena Dauer
320-259-4141
sdauer@stcloudorthopedics.com
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