Athlete of the Month: Steve Mitchell

Athlete of the Month: Steve Mitchell

Pictured above is Steve Mitchell, who recently completed the Marine Corps Marathon in honor of his son. Here's what he had to say about it:

" 'Unleashing My Potential'

This photo was taken just under the bridge 300 yards from the hill to the Iwo Jima Memorial and the finish line.  26 miles under my shoes.  I finished in 5:50:41. 

Thanks to Jaime, Abby, Dr. Kevin Logel and the staff on site at APC I was able to complete this marathon in honor of my son, Captain Seth Mitchell, USMC.  Seth ran the MCM in 2001.  Seth was KIA in Afghanistan on 10/26/2009.  Seth had a steel determination to realize his dream of piloting a Cobra helicopter to support Marine ground troops. 

Through his will, the grace of God and the precise skills of the APC I was able to complete the 35th Marine Corp Marathon. 

Thank you all.

Respectfully and sincerely,

Steve Mitchell "





Steve,

Jaime, Abby, Dr. Logel, and all of us at APC are very proud to have been a part of your success in the MCM. Thanks for choosing us, and "Thumbs Up!" to you!

APC Congratulates Kaitlyn OShea

 

Kaitlyn OShea signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball for George Washington University on Wednesday, 11/10/10.  This is a great accomplishment and exciting time for her and her family as well as the Leesville High School Pride Softball Family.

 

Says Coach Suzanne Tadlock, "Her teammates, teachers, coaches, family and friends in her past and present are all a part of this accomplishment.  It is a culmination and the ups and downs, adversities and successes that has led to this moment."

 

The Sports Performance Specialists and all of us at APC are proud to be working with you and your team, and wish you all the best of luck in the future!

 

Way to go Kaitlyn!!!!

Bootcamp Fitness Trends for 2011

Bootcamp Fitness Trends for 2011




According to a recent study by the American College of Sports Medicine featured in USA Today, Bootcamp style training will be taking the fitness world by storm in 2011.

For cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility gains, and core stability, it’s hard to beat; not to mention turning excess pounds into lean mass:

For over four years, the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists at APC have been at the forefront of effective Bootcamp style program design. Our Adult Bootcamp packs a powerhouse of fitness and performance tools into a quick and intense program that can have you out the door in an hour, and in peak condition in a matter of weeks.

Adult Bootcamp meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in 2 sessions, from 6-7am and from 9-10am, and for those looking for additional core work and flexibility training, our Adult Bootcamp also includes a Pilates mat class on Tuesdays from 9-10am at no additional charge. Careful program design ensures that you’ll have a new and challenging workout every time!

Still not enough? Join our Adult Bootcamp class and get the Workout of the Day any time you want, Monday through Friday from 7am-4pm. You’ll have full access to our 22,000 square-foot elite training facility all week!

We’re so sure you’ll get the best workouts of your life with us at APC that we’ll give you a full week to try it, FREE.

Don’t wait for the New Year to meet and exceed your fitness goals.

Get started today!

Exercise of the Month: Landing Mechanics

Exercise of the Month

By William Parker, CSCS

Athletic Performance Center

November – Landing Mechanics

Position 1

Jumping is an important element used in many sports.  Being able to jump high is good, but one also needs to be able to land from the jump well too.  It is important to concentrate on the landing technique more than the jump. This is because a bad landing can lead to very serious injuries and if someone is injured, then it does not matter how high they can jump since they are on the sideline.  Proper Landing Mechanics can also make one quicker and more explosive. 

Position 2

When practicing Landing Mechanics you should start by standing tall on a small box or step, about 6-12” high, with your arms straight overhead as in the picture for position 1.  Then step forward and fall to the ground, do not jump.  As you are falling, prepare for the landing by bending at your hip, knee and ankle with your feet shoulder width, core tight, chest up, and arms aggressively swinging down and back from the shoulder.  Upon landing, you want your entire body to be very still and stable at the moment of impact.   While on the ground, keep your body weight even between both feet and your chest up with your arms back.  After landing the first few, hold position 2, as in the pictures, for 5-10 seconds to help your body “remember” the position.  

Position 2 Side View

Athlete of the Month: Joe Lingle

Athlete of the Month: Joe Lingle

Joe Lingle was born on February 25, 1992 in Philadelphia, PA. He’s completely deaf and has been playing ice hockey for 9 years. He played for his high school Varsity team, the North Penn Knights. In 2009, he played on Team USA in the World Deaf Ice Hockey and Curling Championships, bringing home a bronze medal. He received the Most Improved Player award 2 years straight from the American Hearing Impaired Ice Hockey Organization.

Joe is majoring in Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology, but plans to transfer into the Environmental Science program.

Joe spent his summer training with us at APC in the College Prep daily training program. We recently got an email from him that said:

“Guess that training this summer paid off. I made the Deaf Olympic team roster and will be going to Slovakia this coming February. I also made the RIT ACHA Division 1 team and am currently playing with them. Thanks for the help!”

Congratulations Joe from all of us at APC- Keep up the hard work!