Speed Training For Young Sugar Land Athletes

Here at Athletic Revolution, we place on emphasis on making sure your young athlete is as fast as they possibly can be.
Speed and Agility are very important to the success of any young athlete…
… But most Coaches and Trainers make mistakes when it comes to training for speed.
Here’s what I mean:
It is customary to see young athletes being taught and drilled on how to run as fast as possible in a straight line.
Coaches spend hours teaching the mechanics of ‘linear speed’.  Arm drive, hip drive, ankle push, forward lean – all the usual suspects.  Whether on a high speed treadmill, …

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Incorporating Kids into Your Exercise Routine

…without going out of your mind.
If you’ve got young kids, you may find it challenging to set an exercise routine and stick to it. You can’t leave the house without them and if you don’t have a sitter to watch your kids or you try exercising at home, then they run underfoot, begging for your attention.
If this sounds like you, …

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If You’re Thristy . . . . You’re Too Late!

With football season already in full swing and the weather here in Sugar Land is blistering hot, I wanted to address things athletes should be doing daily to get themselves ready for peak performance.   
Did you know that a 3% drop in body hydration levels can decrease reaction time …

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Good Health Starts Young

To help your little ones have the best jumpstart on a healthy and happy life, it’s important that they get a well-balanced diet. Here are a few things to keep in mind when feeding your young and hungry little ones.
1. Know …

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First Week of Summer

We completed our first week of summer classes and the football camp.
We welcomed several new champions to AR.
Everyone had a Blast.
Click here to check out the video.

Be sure to check next week’s blog for more video footage of the camps.

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Summer Time

For some, summer has officially started.  For others, summer vacation is just around the corner.
For the kids, the next two months is all about sleeping late, attending summer camp and splashing around in the pool.
For us parent’s, the next two months is all about one …

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