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Hard CoreBalance, Stability, Strength, Power, Agility... Core Training is Essential for AthletesDirector of Strength & Conditioning, West Virginia University © More from this issue The core region of the body has the most significant impact on
athletic development and performance. The core (abdominals and
low back) is the link between the upper and lower extremities of
the body. All actions in athletics require a power transfer and
effective stabilization from the core to create movement. They
not only allow the transfer of power between the upper and lower
body, but also control the body’s balance, stability, and
center of gravity. In turn, it has a significant impact on speed,
explosion, strength, power, agility, balance, and injury prevention.
About the Author: Mike Barwis serves as the Director of Strength and Conditioning for WVU Athletics. Barwis overseas all aspects of the Mountaineers Strength and Conditioning program and is directly responsible for the training of not only Football, but also other varioius men’s and women’s teams such as Men and Women’s Basketball, Women’s Gymnastics, Men and Women’s Soccer, Women’s Track and Field, to name a few. The Philadelphia native started his tenure in the WVU Athletic Program in 1993, where he has remained a Strength Coach with the exception of a one year stint in Philadelphia. Barwis was appointed to Director of Strength and Conditioning in 2000. He and his staff supervise the Puskar Center, Coliseum and Shell weight room facilities. Mike is employed as an adjunct facility member in the WVU School of Physical Education, where he has developed and implemented Graduate and Undergraduate courses in Exercise Physiology and Strength and Conditioning. He is currently in the process of establishing a recognized curriculum in Strength and Conditioning at WVU through the coordinated efforts of the Physical Education department and the N.S.C.A. |
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