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Because they are the support system of a joint, they are the first to take the toll from the impact of force, caused by blows, falls or awkward movements. A strength increase in these connective tissue results in improved resilience and resistance to impact, and subsequently injuries.

When an athlete undertakes a focused strength training programme along with sports specific drills, they can increase their power, which is the ability to exert force in the shortest amount of time. This is also commonly referred to as explosive strength. More power generated in less time equals more explosivity , quicker and efficient movements.

Moreover, the muscles learn to synchronize therefore utilising energy more efficiently and reducing waste. Different types of sport will need to prioritise different types of strength. A sprinter will focus on training explosivity, a cyclist will concentrate on their endurance and a wrestler will train their maximum strength.

It is a requirement for most athletes to have healthy levels of body fat while maintaining lean muscle mass, with specific ratio and percentage requirements varying according to the nature of the sport. An appropriate amount of lean body mass contributes to increased agility , quickness and power , while reduced nonessential body fat improves cardiovascular and muscular endurance.

By implementing strength training, it is possible to attain the most efficient balance of lean to fat mass and body composition. Often one of the most overlooked benefits of resistance training is neuromuscular activation. Simply put; it is the process by which the brain sends signals to the muscle to recruit muscle fiber and activation patterns to perform a certain movement.

The muscle reacts and sends feedback to the brain creating a loop, which over time, will allow the body to learn to optimise and improve such movements.

In many sports, the amount of force and quickness of a movement of an athlete can often make a difference in the outcome of the competition.

Strength training not only improves the speed of the signal that is sent from the brain to the muscles, but also the quality of the signal, which can determine the optimal amount of force needed for a given movement. Individualisation : Every athlete has different characteristics and therefore can have different responses to exercises.

Understanding specific needs is essential to build a training routine which will yield the best results for the individual. Specificity : Every exercise in a strength programme needs to be relevant and appropriate for the sport which the individual is training to produce the desired outcome.

Movements should be prioritised over single muscle training. For example, It is more beneficial for a basketball player to perform squats than bicep curls, as the former has a direct beneficial carryover to the sport. Periodisation : Every training plan should be planned and built systematically into different periods, each of which has a specific goal, whether it is to attain optimal fitness for the start of the season, reach peak performance in the important games and competitions, or facilitate recovery from tight and intense fixtures.

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