Strength & Conditioning 1

2 December 2018Jack P, Whittall ‘20

Have you ever been watching a sporting event, and thought, “Man, I wish I could be that huge?” Ever questioned your upper body strength, or lack thereof, after watching American Ninja Warrior? Have you ever wanted to be able to crush pull ups like the athletes in these shows, or even just learn to complete a push up properly? If you have empathized with any of these above questions, then Brentwood has a solution for you. Due to lack of time, resources, or just pure laziness, many of us are not able to get to the gym at home nearly as much as we would enjoy. And often we become poorly educated on proper gym routines and are misguided when it comes to oour workout plans and exercises. In order to combat these problems, Brentwood offers its Strength and Conditioning program. During Arts blocks on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, students are offered the chance to work out using the school’s advanced training program. Students are always under the guidance of one of Brentwood’s trainers, who are ready to assist the students at any time. Here we can build muscle, endurance, and become better athletes, while at the same time practicing optimal technique to eliminate the risks of injury. “Having an organized workout really helps with my training,” says Brendan O, Whittall ‘20. And what a better place to do it than in the new Strength and Conditioning training facility in the brand new Foote Centre. The programs is split into three tiers in order to accomodate all athletes striving to be their best. There is the “Varsity Training” option for high-end, experienced athletes, “Training Foundations” for those with little gym experience, as well as “Intermediate Training” for those who are somewhere in between. These tiers may not give you a razor-sharp six pack immediately, but with training and focus, these goals can be reached through the help of the trainers and program that Strength and Conditioning offers. Jack P, Whittall ‘20

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