09/14/2017
In keeping with the V+ Tip of the Week about Joint Integrity:
Have you ever heard the term, "You are only as strong as your weakest link"? You can use this saying in so many aspects of life. Whether you are referring literally to weak links in a chain or the human body as a whole; the weak links of a connective chain ALWAYS get exposed sooner or later. When applied to sport specific strength training one of our biggest questions is, "are the small muscle fibers strong enough to support the large primary muscles?" Establishing a foundation of joint integrity that incorporates stability, mobility, and flexibility work will allow the muscles to create a more clean, strong, full range of motion during extended periods of intense training. Therefore power, strength, and speed are not limited in a workout and the potential of sustaining an injury are greatly reduced.