How Many Regular People Play Sports?
How many people do you know who engage in a favorite sport? Most people do it to have fun, some do it to stay in shape and a few are really serious about their sport. Just because you’re not a pro athlete doesn’t mean you don’t take your sport seriously. Go down to your local tennis courts on a Sunday morning and you’ll see what I mean – some serious game playing going on.
We’ve come across all manner of sports in our line of work – skeet shooting, motocross, skiing, golfing, extreme frisbee, racquet ball, long-distance motorcycle racing, bodybuilding, basketball, volleyball, hockey, just to name a few. We’ve also come across a myriad of ages of people wanting to excel in their chosen sport, anywhere from age 14 to 75.
Why Hire a Pro Fitness Coach for Sport?
You might be wondering why someone who is regularly engaged in a sport would bother hiring a professional fitness coach, seeing as they’re already active and probably fit. The answer is simple – adding a strong general strength and conditioning base to their sport makes it easier to continue to participate well for longer (both on the day and over the years). Including sport-specific training drills into general fitness training can substantially enhance your performance.
Here’s what David Potts, 54 year-old long-distance off-road motorcycle racer has to say:
” I had a great race at the 2012 Parker 250 this January and I can easily contribute my success to my improved fitness.
“I first raced the Parker 250 in 2010 and our main competitor, Dana Reed, was there again in 2012. In 2010 Dana actually beat me by a few minutes but this year I finished 15 minutes ahead of him in 80 miles of racing.
“This race is a team race so I was only on the bike for 80 miles but I know I could have ridden the entire race (240 miles) if I needed to. Back in 2010 I struggled just to complete 80 miles.”
Sandee Ferman, after only a few weeks on a fitness program had this to say about her golfing performance:
“I noticed when I played golf on Monday that I didn’t get tired after 9 holes like I usually did. In fact I didn’t really get tired at all during the entire 18 holes.”
Stan Gale, in his 50’s and an avid motocross rider, can outride men in their 20’s and stay on the track for longer than just about anyone. He’s been working out and improving his general strength and fitness every week for several years and it’s been paying dividends – he continues to enjoy a sport that’s rougher than most on the body.
So, What’s the Good News?
The good news is this – if you’re getting older, you can still play the sports you love with as much energy and skill as ever, you just have to prime your body for it. How? By having a really good regular general fitness regimen. A good foundation to keep you injury-free and in peak condition for the things you enjoy most in your life.
If you’ve got a sport you used to enjoy or one you’d like to continue to enjoy well into the future, fire us an email. We might have something to help you stay in the game (and even excel beyond your past performance).
Age is no object where we come from.
