1. The Benefits of Having a Basketball Trainer
Basketball is a rigorous sport requiring numerous different workout routines in order to stay
in top shape. It may seem easy to form a regiment of basketball training by yourself, but there
are many problems that may be associated with doing so. In many cases, improper training
methods will be implicated such as a lack of proper stretching, overexertion, or a
routine that isn’t rigorous enough. Only the best basketball training
routines are those developed by professional basketball trainers.
Fortunately, there are a number of people who are certified basketball
trainers. Training with a professional trainer has numerous benefits. Often,
a trainer will perform at least one interview with you before even planning
out a training routine. Along with the interview, they will also record a
number of your personal statistics like height, weight, body fat index, and
over attitude and motivation. They will also figure out the days that would
be best for training, being as it is never good to train every day. A trainer
will make a record of your current diet and provide a new diet for you that is best for your
needs. After the listing of general information and gathering of data, the trainer will then
analyze the data, coming up with the best regiment for you.
"Work the ball and move, you've got to MOVE!"
-my first basketball coach
Not every routine will yield the same results for every player. Knowing your body type,
outstanding athletic qualities, and any shortcomings will form different routines for every
person. Whatever the case may be, feel guaranteed that aerobics will be the surrounding
theme to all of your workout routines. Aerobics is the biggest part of becoming proficient in
basketball and your workout routines should focus on such. Some people feel that weight
lifting is specifically for muscle building but this isn’t the case. Lifting weights that are lighter
and moving faster is a great endurance routine that is fully aerobic and perfect for basketball
training. Running is obviously a big aspect of basketball and the appropriate training will
involve jogging and sprinting in almost every routine. Some basketball trainers even find it
best to begin and end every session with a run, ensuring that the task is done every time.
Training in the off-season is just as important as in-season. In as little as two weeks of stopping
a workout routine, the body can actually begin to revert back to normal standards. It is
extremely important to train off-season ensuring that you are in peak physical strength once
the season begins. Many athletes have found that playing in sports such as volleyball is a great
way to keep in shape while off season. Most basketball trainers will include sports like
volleyball in their off-season training routine.