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Nike Chooses AROC to Launch New Sensory Training Program

Athletic Republic has been chosen by Nike to be its exclusive partner to launch the new SPARQ Sensory Training System. The future in sports training is here -only at Athletic Republic Orange County!
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No matter how strong or fast you are, if you aren't in the right place at the right time, you aren't going to make the play. Just as the Running Treadmill can improve your endurance and the Plyo Floor can increase your agility and foot speed, there is training that can improve your peripheral vision, depth perception and reaction times to make you a better athlete. NIKE SPARQ Sensory Training is the future of training and only available at AROC. Learn about visual clarity, speed of perception, enhanced eye hand coordination, reaction time and depth perception and dynamic visual acuity now.

Nike SPARQ Sensory Training is available exclusively at AROC –no other facility anywhere has this technology. Call us today at 714.972.2762 to schedule your free Sensory Training class.

Active Recovery

Edible Ibuprofen

Heal muscles and speed recovery with foods.

According to a recent article in Bicycling (October 2009) the following foods contain comusclempounds that reduce inflammation, similar to ibuprofen. But unlike the man-made anti-inflammatory, they have antioxidant properties that may decrease damage, speed recovery and possible enhance performance.

Black or Green Tea - Sports scientist at Rutgers University found that a nine-day supplement of black-tea extract decreased delayed -onset muscle soreness after athletic performance intervals. Add four bags of decaffeinated tea to 32 ounces of cold water and steep in the refrigerator overnight. Drink tea in place of water before, during and after workouts.

Soybeans and Tofu - The branched-chain amino acids in soybeans stop muscle degradation during workouts while the antioxidants help alleviate post-workout aches and pains. Chocolate soy milk makes an excellent recovery drink.

Salmon and Tuna - The omega-3 fatty acids in salmon and tuna go way beyond serving as an energy source. Omega-3s generally increase blood flow and may help wash out inflammatory cells in damaged muscles that cause pain and swelling. Keep canned salmon and tuna on hand for sandwiches and salads - aim for two or three servings per week.

Turmeric - Loaded with potent anti-inflammatory compound called curcumin, this yellow spice may help to increase endurance and speed recovery. Make turmeric your to-to spice. Add it to marinades, rice, vegetables. You'll hardly notice the subtle flavor.

Cherries and Berries - In a study at the University of Vermont, students who were given 12 ounces of tart cherry juice before and after strenuous exercises suffered only 4 percent reduction in muscle strength the next day compared with a 22-percent loss found in subjects given a placebo. Stock up on frozen berries and add them to a smoothie, yogurt or cereal.

So eat up! Take advantage of Natures offerings.

Team Training at AROC

Coaches, now your team can work out together at AROC! Call today for special pricing. Don’t forget to ask about the FREE Nike SST assessment! (Limited time offer).
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Preventing ACL Injuries in Youth Sports

A recent Article by the New York Times, Big-Time Injury Strikes Little Players, focuses on the rising problem of ACL injuries in young athletes. This article brings light to the well know and often feared topic of many athletes. According to research conducted on how to minimize and prevent ACL injuries, the type of dynamic stability and movement training done at Athletic Republic reduces the likelihood by over 60%. To read the full article, click here »

The Road to Being an All-American Runs Through Our Door

Athletic Republic provides technology and training support for the U.S. Army All-American football teams as well as testing technology used in the combine for the top 500 underclassmen in the country. We also provide training and pre-camp assessment for Football University’s invitation-only mini-camps. Click here to see Athletic Republic methods being used at the U.S. ARMY National »