Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Strength & Conditioning workshop. Wed 22nd Oct Cork IT

There will be a Strength & Conditioning workshop taking place on Wednesday 22 October from 7-9pm at Cork IT. 
It takes place upstairs in the red brick building located next to the track stand. The workshop is open to all athletes & coaches aged 16+ only. The workshop will be run by S&C expert Michael Carroll, see bio below and details of what is to be covered in the workshop.

Workshop Content:
Theory:
- Physiological and Biomechanical needs analysis of running
- Pros and cons of athlete screening and assessments
- Evidence based strategies to improve running economy (key area by which s&c seems to be of benefit to runners)
- How to fit S&C into a weekly plan
- Q+A

Practical:
- Basic screening + Assessment
- Plyometrics/power training for runners - from basic to advanced, and how to choose appropriate level
- Q&A

Michael Carroll Bio:
- BSc Sport & Exercise Science UL (1:1)
- S&C coach to All-Ireland winning Cork Senior Camogie team 2014
- Fitnessworx and Moveworx affiliated S&C / Rehabilitation coach working with a broad range of people ranging from athletes in multiple sports to general population seeking to improve performance and reduce pain.
- Working with some AAI Munster Performance Squad Endurance athletes