FITS Building Your Athletic Foundation Tool
20 Minutes DAILY To Build an Athletic Foundation
3 LEVELS FOR ALL LEVELS:
Level I: Follow Along
Learn Laws, Principles and CuesLearn Laws, Principles and Cues
Understand:
- Centration
- Key Foundation Movement Standards
- Hip Control and Associated Elements
- Law of Lines and Common Movement Problems
Level II: Choose Your Own Adventure
Explore Movement Variations and Deepen Your Athletic FoundationExplore Movement Variations and Deepen Your Athletic Foundation
Learn More Advanced Movements And Build On Existing Standards
Discover The Turkish Get-up, Swings and Carries
Level III: Customize to LEVEL UP
Fun Challenges Even For The BEST AthletesYour Content Goes Here
Deepen your understanding of Movement Principles through Movement Challenges – You’ll Be AMAZED by what is possible to consistent effort. You’ll become a NINJA!
GOTO LEVEL III
BEFORE YOU START – Learn the Essentials. It only takes 15 Minutes.
DOWNLOADS FOR “TOOL KIT”
You should have already be given these with your Welcome Package, but just in case you can always download them here.
The Essentials Summary – Laws, Principles, Cues
Level I ADT – Printable
Level II ADT – Printable
THE STANDARDS3
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System Stability & Centration – What is THAT?
This Concept Drives All Athletic Development
“CENTRATION” = System Stability
- CENTER. Centration is the ideal joint position of a joint system that helps us be stable and mobile to be powerful and safe.
- WHOLE BODY. Appreciate there are 5 key joint systems that Always influence each other like a web. If one joint system loses centration it stresses out the other joint systems.
- INJURIES = NON-CENTRED. Injuries occur when we lose stability in response to a load beyond our tissue tolerance.
- ACTIVATION. Our Activation Cues help us to centrate key joint systems. They are powerful reminders that start all of our workouts.
- PROFILE. We must develop our System Stability to handle the demands of sport by developing The Support Elements.
The Law of Lines and Common Movement Problems
A Simple Tool For System Stability
For all movements we maintain full body centration by maintaining Line Alignment
- Straight Leg Line – Avoid Dynamic Valgus – “The Athletic Sin”
- Level Pelvis Line – Avoid Dipping
- Upright Zipper Line – Avoid Tilting
- Parallel Spine Lines – Maintain Stability
Base Positions and Key Frames
Developing Mobility and Flexibility
Foundation Movements (Squats, Hinge, Push, Pull, and Rotation) are developed by developing The Support Elements:
- Centration (System Stability) – 5 Key Joint Systems that are in ideal position
- Multidimensional Range
- End Range Strength –
- Strength – that’s movement from one position to another position
- Capacity – You have to be able to do it repeatedly.
Key Movements Patterns – Basic and Speed
The Building Blocks of All Movements
Foundation Movements (Squats, Hinge, Push, Pull, and Rotation) are developed by developing The Support Elements:
- Centration (System Stability) – 5 Key Joint Systems that are in ideal position
- Multidimensional Range
- End Range Strength –
- Strength – that’s movement from one position to another position
- Capacity – You have to be able to do it repeatedly.
STANDARDS3
The Road Map To Elite Athleticism
Foundation Movements (Squats, Hinge, Push, Pull, and Rotation) are developed by developing The Support Elements:
- Centration (System Stability) – 5 Key Joint Systems that are in ideal position
- Multidimensional Range
- End Range Strength –
- Strength – that’s movement from one position to another position
- Capacity – You have to be able to do it repeatedly.
The Process – How We Build Better Athletes
The Start … To World Champion
Foundation Movements (Squats, Hinge, Push, Pull, and Rotation) are developed by developing The Support Elements:
- Centration (System Stability) – 5 Key Joint Systems that are in ideal position
- Multidimensional Range
- End Range Strength –
- Strength – that’s movement from one position to another position
- Capacity – You have to be able to do it repeatedly.
THE PRINCIPLES
Putting Everything Together
Foundation Movements (Squats, Hinge, Push, Pull, and Rotation) are developed by developing The Support Elements:
- Centration (System Stability) – 5 Key Joint Systems that are in ideal position
- Multidimensional Range
- End Range Strength –
- Strength – that’s movement from one position to another position
- Capacity – You have to be able to do it repeatedly.
Using the “TOOL KIT”
Making Sure You Have Everything You Need.
Foundation Movements (Squats, Hinge, Push, Pull, and Rotation) are developed by developing The Support Elements:
- Centration (System Stability) – 5 Key Joint Systems that are in ideal position
- Multidimensional Range
- End Range Strength –
- Strength – that’s movement from one position to another position
- Capacity – You have to be able to do it repeatedly.
Level I – Follow Along Movement Development (20 Min.)
It’s Like A Warm-up. But DON’T Call it a Warm-up. It’s MOVEMENT DEVELOPMENT – Details Matter.
INSTRUCTIONS. Simply click on a Movement Development Routine (Follow Along Video Coming Soon.). The main goal with these movement development routines is to become familiar with the laws, principles and base positions.
Centration Activation 45 seconds work to 15 seconds rest x 2 sets (6 Minutes)
Mobility 45s to 15s rest x 2 Sets (6 Minutes)
Squat Development 10 Reps x 2 Sets (6 – 8 Minutes)
Centration Activation 45 seconds work to 15 seconds rest x 2 sets (6 Minutes)
Mobility 45s to 15s rest x 2 Sets (6 Minutes)
Squat Development 10 Reps x 2 Sets (6 – 8 Minutes)
- Squat to Hinge (Prisoner)
- Front Squat to Press
- Cossack to Press
Centration Activation 45 seconds work to 15 seconds rest x 2 sets (6 Minutes)
Mobility 45s to 15s rest x 2 Sets (6 Minutes)
- Extended Puppy Pose + Shoulder Twist
- Wide Extended Puppy Pose
- Straight Leg Pigeon
Squat Development 10 Reps x 2 Sets (6 – 8 Minutes)
- Single Leg Squat Option – Decline or Concentric or Hover
- Horizontal Hop to Single Leg Squat
- Zig Zag Hop to Single Leg Squat
Centration Activation 45 seconds work to 15 seconds rest x 2 sets (6 Minutes)
- Bear Crawl Top Activation
- Bear Crawl Cross Activation
- Bear Crawl Cross Extension
Mobility 45s to 15s rest x 2 Sets (6 Minutes)
- Triangle Pose + Hinge
- Middle Split Hinge to Full Irradiation
- Triangle Pose to Airplane
Squat Development 10 Reps x 2 Sets (6 – 8 Minutes)
- Single Leg Squat Option – Decline or Concentric or Hover
- Horizontal Hop to Single Leg Squat
- Zig Zag Hop to Single Leg Squat
Centration Activation 45 seconds work to 15 seconds rest x 2 sets (6 Minutes)
Mobility 45s to 15s rest x 2 Sets (6 Minutes)
- Triangle Pose + Hinge Prisoner to Overhead
- Triangle Pose + Twister
- Standing Starfish Hinge to Full Irradiation
Squat Development 10 Reps x 2 Sets (6 – 8 Minutes)
- Squat to Hinge (Prisoner)
- Front Squat to Press
- Cossack to Press
Centration Activation 45 seconds work to 15 seconds rest x 2 sets (6 Minutes)
Mobility 45s to 15s rest x 2 Sets (6 Minutes)
- Extended Puppy Pose + Shoulder Twist
- Wide Extended Puppy Pose
- Straight Leg Pigeon
Squat Development 10 Reps x 2 Sets (6 – 8 Minutes)
Level I – Follow Along Workout Modules
After performing a Movement Development Routine add a / several Workout Module(s) to make it a workout. These Training Routines introduce Key Speed / Power concepts. Be sure to know the key Speed and Power Cues before starting. Note these are basic routines to be done between training sessions, at practice, or prior / after to sport development training.
Landing Module
- Jump and Stick
- Drop and Stick (Two Feet)
- 180 Jump and Stick (Two Feet)
- Broad Jump and Stick (Two Feet)
- Drop to Split Stance
- Broad Jump and Single Leg Stick
- Lateral Hop and Stick
- Broad Hop and Stick
- Cross Over Hop and Stick
- Reactive Lateral Hop and Stick (CL)
- Single Leg Hop and Stick
- Step into Impulse and Single Leg Stick
- Triple Hop and Stick
- 180 Hop and Stick
Shoulder Development Module
- 1) Waiter’s Carry,
- 2) ISO ER Band Walkout (0,45,90,120),
- 3) D2 Extension,
- 4) Prone IYT
- 1) Arm Bar,
- 2) ISO Posterior Band Walkout,
- 3) ISO Walkout Arm 45,
- 4) Hinge Cuff Circuit IYT / BB
Olympic Lifting Development Module
Dowel / Olympic Bar Required
- 1) Hang clean,
- 2) Front squat,
- 3) Push press
- 1) Bent Over Row,
- 2) Hang Clean,
- 3) Front Squat,
- 4) Push Press,
- 5) Back Squat,
- 6) Good Morning
- 1) Hang snatch,
- 2) OHS
- 1) Hang Snatch,
- 2) Overhead Squat,
- 3) Back Squat,
- 4) Good Morning,
- 5) Row,
- 6) Deadlift
Impulse Development Module
- 1) Ankling,
- 2) Jog Impulse,
- 3) Impulse – Small,
- 4) Impulse – Large
- 1) Ankling,
- 2) Puddle Hops,
- 3) Jog Impulse – Mini,
- 4) Jog Impulse – Small,
- 5) Bound – Small
Upright Sprinting Development Module
- 1) Waiter’s Carry,
- 2) ISO ER Band Walkout (0,45,90,120),
- 3) D2 Extension,
- 4) Prone IYT
- 1) Arm Bar,
- 2) ISO Posterior Band Walkout,
- 3) ISO Walkout Arm 45,
- 4) Hinge Cuff Circuit IYT / BB
Change in Direction (COD) Development Module
- 1) Waiter’s Carry,
- 2) ISO ER Band Walkout (0,45,90,120),
- 3) D2 Extension,
- 4) Prone IYT
- 1) Arm Bar,
- 2) ISO Posterior Band Walkout,
- 3) ISO Walkout Arm 45,
- 4) Hinge Cuff Circuit IYT / BB
Level I – Follow Along Recovery And Regeneration Routines
- 1) Reverse Lunge to Airplane,
- 2) Seated Middle Split,
- 3) Copenhagen Adductor Bridge,
- 4) Pigeon
- 5) Bear Crawl + Glut Activation,
- 6) 9090 to Bear Sit,
- 7) 9090 to Hamstring Stretch
- 1) Table-Top Walkout,
- 2) Seated Middle Split + See Saw Press,
- 3) 1/2 Middle Split Hinge to GH PAIL / RAIL,
- 4) Pigeon [Prisoner],
- 5) Pigeon to Straighten Leg,
- 6) 9090 to Straddle,
- 7) 9090 PAIL / RAIL
- 1) Table Top Star Walk Out,2
- 2) Seated Middle Split + Prisoner to Y,
- 3) Table Top + Adductor Control,
- 4) Pigeon [Overhead],
- 5) Side Bridge Abductor Raise,
- 6) 9090 to 9090 Kneeling,
- 7) 9090 Pulses