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Thursday, October 27, 2011

One Of Tim Tebow's Workout Programs

Speed and conditioning trainer, Adam Kessler, of Columbus, Ohio, takes a look at one of Tim Tebow's recent off-season work-outs. Tebow, the current starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos, performed 3 reps of the following workout to prepare him for the upcoming season:
He initially warmed up doing a lot of rotator cuff exercises. He then went into a Metabolic conditioning circuit, a vertical set circuit, and did some sled drives. Next, he did an upper body work to rest the lower body some. To read more details about the workout, click here: One Of Tim Tebow's Workout Programs

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Workout Program For Carson Palmer In Preparation For The Raiders

It looks like Carson Palmer isn't retiring after all, considering his recent trade from the Bengals to the Raiders. How could Carson have stayed in shape during his short "retirement" in case a trade did occur? Adam Kessler, a speed trainer in Columbus, Ohio, offers his thoughts as to what he would have had the NFL quarterback doing to get him as close to game-ready as possible. The workout Adam recommends is not just for an NFL player though. Most any athlete can take bits and pieces and formulate a good workout program. To see what Adam would have with Carson in the off-season, click here: Workout Program For Carson Palmer In Preparation For The Raiders

Monday, October 24, 2011

Are Your Running Mechanics The Cause Of Those Nagging Running Injuries?

Are you inconvenienced by nagging running injuries? Do you think it is just time for a new pair of running shoes or could the "new" injury be caused from a previous/old injury? Adam Kessler, a speed trainer in Columbus, Ohio, takes a look at some possible causes for these nagging injuries. It may be that your running mechanics are partially to blame. To read Adam thoughts on some of the causes and the recommendations he makes to help correct and/or prevent these injuries in the future, click here: Are Your Running Mechanics The Cause Of Those Nagging Running Injuries?

Monday, October 17, 2011

Top 7 Non-Fast (Mostly Successful) Athlete Moments

Most speed trainers talk about how they work to get their clients faster or what some of the newer "tricks of the trade" are to help you improve your speed and ultimately run faster. Today, however, Columbus, Ohio's, Adam Kessler, takes a look at some athletes, or sports figures, that were not so fast in a given event. Before you click here though, Top 2 Non-Fast (Mostly Successful) Athlete Moments, take a moment to go through who you think should be on this "historical" list. Maybe there are more than just 7!

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Speed Training Injuries

Do you think sports injuries only occur to athletes during practices or games? Most of us know that unfortunately, this is not always the case. Speed trainer, Adam Kessler of Columbus, Ohio, highlights a few of the milder injuries that have occurred while he or an assistant were training clients at their Columbus facility. When an injury does occur, Adam takes a look at why the injury occurred, re-evaluates the exercise, makes changes and hopes to keep this from happening again. To see what injuries have occurred and what has been done to modify the program, click here: Speed Training Injuries

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Hard Work Produces Speed Improvements

Would you like to increase your vertical jump by about 5"? How about decreasing your 10 yard dash speed by almost .15 seconds? BTW-With that decrease in time, your "new" self would beating your "old" self by a little more than 2' ! To see how the hard work of a current speed training client of Adam Kessler's from Columbus, Ohio, paid off with these types of results to get this individual ready for the upcoming basketball season, click here: Hard Work Produces Speed Improvements.

Friday, October 07, 2011

Is Andre Johnson's Injury Related To His Workout?

Another NFL injury! Andre Johnson, of the Houston Texans is out with a hamstring injury. If you have been a follower of Adam Kessler, a speed trainer in Columbus, Ohio, you already know the importance he places on incorporating hamstring strengthening exercises into your routine. Today Adam takes a look at Andre's workout routine and whether or not he was incorporating enough hamstring strengthening exercises. To view Andre's workout and the recommendations Adam makes, click here: Is Andre Johnson's Injury Related To His Workout?

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Running the 400M Dash

Is running the 400M dash really a dash or more of a sprint these days? Adam Kessler, a speed trainer in Columbus, Ohio, likens it to more of a sprint. In todays blog, he recalls his experience participating in high school track, both in running the 400M and the mile relay. To see how Adam did running these events in his high school track career and what recommendations he has to help you become a better runner, click here: Running the 400M Dash