FERNWOOD FITNESS - PULSE eMagazine - Issue#7 - Flipbook - Page 28
FIT
STRENGTH
TRAINING
for Sports Performance
Strength training is a powerful tool to
enhance sporting performance and
promote athletic development for all
ages and abilities. After initially
developing the fundamentals of
coordination and basic movement
patterns, a periodised strength program
can help develop a more complete
athlete.
There are many benefits associated
with regular strength training for sports
performance. Let’s take a look at some
of the big ones.
Aaron Ashdown for Exercise & Sports Science Australia