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Schedule an appointment with me.]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:30:00 +0000 Running is something that when we are young we do very naturally. If you take the time to look at young children playing ath the park you can see what efficient running looks like. What happens between then and when a youth starts to become serious in his or her sport. Overtraining is a big culprit in the changing of a persons biomechanics as they get older. I have been reading a great book call Chi running that sheds some light on the physical, mental,and spirtual characteristics that can help in creating effortless running. I will take this information and use it to make some comments about how it can benefit a young athlete in learning proper sprinting technique in my message board this coming week. Strengthcoach. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:10:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:58:00 +0000 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:40:00 +0000 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:39:00 +0000 First client today was at 5:30am and finished at noon. I am currently training 4 gentlemen who have either Parkinsons Disease or Alzheimers. In my career as a strength coach/personal trainer I have never been exposed to this many clients at one time with neurological diseases. They all have differing qualities of disabilities but none are exactly the same. The consistency is that exercise can help. This of course is not a controled experiment but a situation in which strength training, and movement together can help over time. I am glad that I have been put in a positionn to help these men and that I do what I do. Jim Fox. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:59:00 +0000 My experience as a strength and conditioning coach began at the University of Maryland when I met Frank Costello, a pioneer in the strength and conditioning field, and I started my internship with him. This relationship continues today, but Frank was responsible for my exposure to The Washington Capitals which led to me being his assistant for 13 years as well as being the Head Strength Coach for The Washington Capitals for 1.5 seasons. During this time I worked with the best athletes in the world. From Dale Hunter to Olie Kolzig I was exposed to everything that you could possibly learn about the sport. To contact me please call, 301-717-0860, email, jimfox@dcemail or see the facility where I train my athletes at www.RockvilleFitness.com. Strengthcoach. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:12:00 +0000 Ice hockey research indicates that an effective skater has certain characteristics such as deep knee bend while skating, increased forward lean while in the skating motion, quick recovery time after propulsion, wide strides, high stride frrequency, and using the shoulders in a sideways manner to counteract the motion of the legs. What does all this suggest? There are specific motions inherent in hockey that each player must possesss to be successful. These qualities used over and over throughout a season can produce overuse injuries that must be addressed by the coaching staff as well as the strength coach and athletic trainer. What are some overuse inuries in hockey? Low back pain due to the constant forward lean a player must be in during game and practice situations. Groin irritation due to constant repetition of the propulsion and recovery phases of the legs during skating. Rotator cuff irritation due to contact with other players and the boards. These areas must be strengthened during the off-season and remain strong during the season. One might think that paying extra attention to these areas while in-season would be the answer. Quite the oppostite. The areas that are at risk from overuse due to the nature of the sport should be cautiously used in strength training and in many cases recuperative methods such as massage, foam rollers, hot/cold baths, stretching etc. should be used rather then further irritating these areas with exercise. Another key concept with in-season training is to keep a balance between opposite and opposing muscle groups. For example, during a typical NHL practice a player may stride 3,000 times per leg, per practice. During the propulsion phase most of the muscles used are the glutes and abductors. These muscles over time become overly developed compared to the adductors which are weaker and thus need to be strengthened. A big reason for groin issues during the season is this imbalance which can be solved with an exercise called the squeeze. A rubber ball about the size of a basketball is placed between the knees and the athlete squeezes the knees together as hard as possible for about 3 sec. and then releases. This is done for 10 repetitions and 3 sets. When considering your in-season program for yourself or your team take into consideration the factors that make up the sport of ice hockey and be sure to keep these areas strong, recuperated, and balanced. Strengthcoach. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:08:00 +0000 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:32:00 +0000 Speed and agility programs specifically for lacrosse will start December 1st at Rockville Fitness, www.rockvillefitness.com. Sessions are $25.00 and will run 60 minutes. Jim Fox, owner of Infusion Athletic Training, Inc. will oversee the workouts. Jim Fox is in his 21st year as a performance coach and has past positions with Washington Capitals, American Unversity, and Bethesda Soccer. For further information please see www.bethesdalacrosse.com. Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:26:00 +0000