Functional Fitness and Sports Performance Training Cary, NC
All training programs are led by FIT FC and our director of fitness and sports performance Eric Johnson. We specialize in fitness, sports performance, mindset and nutrition coaching with an emphasis on education and support, aimed at inspiring and encouraging others.
Middle School Performance Training
A 60 minute session that starts prepping the athletes through lengthening/contracting the muscles and joint mobility. Athletes will then start to get their core body temperature up by going through a variety of functional/dynamic movements. We will then move on to our workout briefing where we go over movements, scaling/modifications, what the intent is for the day and how to approach the workout. Athletes will then practice the movements while coaches check and assess proper form and loading if weighted. Our main workout for each day is intended to make any athlete improve in strength, stamina, endurance, speed, power, agility, balance, coordination, accuracy and/or flexibility. We vary time domains, movement combinations and total utilization of all physical tasks to broaden the base of each individual so there are no weaknesses. After each workout we incorporate accessory movements to fill in any gaps to prevent any compensation due to habits or previous injury. A training session concludes with active recovery, self myfacial release and/or static stretching. Individual athletes are regularly asked if they have any upcoming competitions, current limitations and things they are struggling with when competing so we can help them accordingly. We work really hard, athletes get very athletic but most importantly we have a lot of fun and treat our athletes like family.
High School Performance Training
Similar to middle school performance training, high school performance training is catered to a slightly older clientele, with more advanced training techniques. A 60 minute session that starts prepping the athletes through lengthening/contracting the muscles and joint mobility. Athletes will then start to get their core body temperature up by going through a variety of functional/dynamic movements. We will then move on to our workout briefing where we go over movements, scaling/modifications, what the intent is for the day and how to approach the workout. Athletes will then practice the movements while coaches check and assess proper form and loading if weighted. Our main workout for each day is intended to make any athlete improve in strength, stamina, endurance, speed, power, agility, balance, coordination, accuracy and/or flexibility. We vary time domains, movement combinations and total utilization of all physical tasks to broaden the base of each individual so there are no weaknesses. After each workout we incorporate accessory movements to fill in any gaps to prevent any compensation due to habits or previous injury. A training session concludes with active recovery, self myfacial release and/or static stretching. Individual athletes are regularly asked if they have any upcoming competitions, current limitations and things they are struggling with when competing so we can help them accordingly. We work really hard, athletes get very athletic but most importantly we have a lot of fun and treat our athletes like family.
Functional Fitness
Our sole intent for this class is to ensure the broadest and most general fitness possible. To achieve this we are looking to hit six fitness standards.
The first standard evaluates our efforts against a full range of general adaptations, in the second the focus is on breadth and depth of performance, the third the measure is time/power and consequently energy systems, the fourth expands the base and promotes enjoyment/creativity keeping consistency high, the fifth balances the body and keeps athletes more durable and well rounded, while the sixth fills in the gaps.
Fitness requires an ability to perform well at all tasks, even unfamiliar tasks, tasks combined in infinitely varying combinations. In practice this encourages the athlete to disinvest in any set notions of sets, rest periods, reps, exercises, order of exercises, routines, periodization, etc… Nature frequently provides largely unforeseeable challenges, train for that by striving to keep the training stimulus broad and constantly varied.
Our warm up, workout, cool down structure is similar to the middle/high school format. All levels are welcome at these classes. Some come in and have never worked out and some will be former high level athletes. Remember there are modifications and scaling options for everything we do. All movements will be broken down in detail and coaches will help you with what’s best for you at each class.
Testimonials
My children have been coming to SportHQ for years. It did not matter if we were coming for a performance training session, futsal league or summer sports day camp, it was always a great experience.
—Jonathan Kamin
Excellent training, team and physical therapy programs.
—Bryan Williams
My son enjoyed the track out program very much! Aaron and Elliot were great to work with.
—Victoria Kent
I like how Taylor helps us through the drill/workout, not just telling us what to do at the beginning, but also correcting our errors throughout the workout.
—Sean Herbst
Really good workout, balance of stretching/warmup/workout/cooldown.
—JP Kenney
It has been an excellent experience for my son. He is getting great results and it is boosting his confidence. Taylor is fantastic.
—Will Davis
Graham is a very talented trainer and advisor. We are better every time we work with him. SportHQ is a good facility for him to work in.
—Jack Wells
The Adult Strength and Conditioning class is fantastic. The trainers do a great job leading the group and pushing everyone to improve themselves. The classes are held at several different times every day, so there is plenty of flexibility to fit a class into your schedule. Highly recommend for beginners up to experienced athletes. The trainers will coach you based on your individual ability while still training as a group. Lots of fun.
—Frank Cullen
We loved our week at SportHQ track out camp! My son had a blast and enjoyed playing a bunch of new games. We will definitely be back.
—Melanie Taylor
My son loves this places and the folks here really keep the kids involved and active. Great group to work with kids on exercising and sports!!! Keep it going!
—Cameron Chapman
My son enjoyed the track out program very much! Aaron and Elliot were great to work with.
—Victoria Kent
My son loves it there! I love that you can buy “weeks” but use the days as needed. We rarely need camp all 5 days so this works out really well for us!
—Karen Ratliffe
My son asked to go and he can go anywhere he wants & he had a blast and wants to come back next week.
—Katherine Pittman
Excellent training, team and physical therapy programs.
—Bryan Williams