Warm-ups… What do you know about this common phrase? Time and time again we hear of individuals preparing themselves ineffectively for their sport or training session. A quick jog around a pitch or a five minute cycle in the gym is simply not enough. Using the RAMP protocol inspired by the work of Dr Ian Jefferies is a sure-fire way to adequately prepare the individual mentally and physically for the demands of exercise/competition.
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Faster muscle contraction
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Improvements in rate of force development
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Improvements in strength and power
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Improvements in O2 delivery
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Increased blood flow
It’s also an opportunity for the coach to assess and fill gaps in movement deficits or work on key areas that need development.
