While the temperatures outside dip to a fridged low, the heat is rising at AR’s Adult Running Program. Sign up for a free trial on the Super Treadmill.  Classes are on Saturday’s at 11am and 12pm.  AR is not just for kids. As a matter of fact, I think the weekend warriors are more competitive! Whether you are a casual 5k runner or a serious triathlete or marathoner, I GUARANTEE that I will make you a faster runner by spring. You will be beating times from when you were 20-something. Call 371-1469 to schedule your free trial or for questions call Jack at 879-4002. I believe, I believe YOU can.

 

 

 

Nike Strobe Glasses The new Nike Vapor Strobe Eyewear is now offered at Athletic Republic Clifton Park.

Nike designated Athletic Republic to be an initial distributor of the Nike Vapor Strobes because of our performance sports training center’s proven capabilities for integrating sports science into training. In addition Athletic Republic helped designed the training protocols.  These strobe glasses strengthen the athletes’ eyes to see, think and do.

The Nike Strobes help athletes enhance their sensory and sensory-motor skills. When used with specific training drills, the Strobes reduce visual information that athletes use to make decisions about when and where to react, thereby forcing the wearer to become more efficient with the limited visual information provided.

Comments from athletes after they have trained in them:

“Everything seems to be in slow motion”           

“I can see the puck spinning now”  

“I don’t just see the ball, I see the threads on the ball”.

“That tennis ball looks like a beach ball”.

The Strobes are a powerful tool to force the player to keep his or her eyes on the ball. Nike and Athletic Republic developed Strobe training drills that are designed to improve the following skills:

Focus/Attention: Forces athletes to keep eyes “on the ball” throughout completion of the athletic task

Anticipation Timing: Accurate, precise timing of a specific response

Imagery/Visualization: Accurate tracking of an object in the mind’s eye

Reaction time: Improved ability to execute a task more quickly

Balance/Stability: Quicker responses to external stimuli

Peripheral Vision: Enhanced awareness and responsiveness to the athlete’s surroundings

Available for purchase at Athletic Republic Clifton Park or buy online $300.00 per pair plus shipping at: Buy Nike Strobes

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Check out the Mike Dilorenzo’s comeback story.  It shares the ups and downs of hockey and life- plus captures Mike’s burning desire to get back into professional hockey.  We are proud to be part of Dilo’s comback! Click here: mike_dilorenzo

 

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Congratulations Heather!  Your hard work and devotion to leadership are paying off!

 

I hope you had a successful football season.  After you’ve taken some time off to recuperate, check out our new and improved Football Speed and Agility Program.  This year we are adding a Saturday functional strength component.  Whether you are a youngster that wants to learn the proper methods of lifting weights, or you just want to take your strength to the next level, we have the program for you.  Here’s our flier: Football Winter Training 2011

Our 6 month unlimited access program allows you to come in 3 times a week and to do speed or strength, it’s your choice!  Only $175 per month for a 6 month contract.  Are you  a serious athlete?  Try our 12 month contract for only $125 per month.  This is where unstoppable starts!