Shapiro’s Mailbag: August 27, 2008
August 27, 2008 by Daniel Shapiro ·
Kings strength and conditioning coach Daniel Shapiro is responsible for designing and implementing the team’s in-season and off-season strength and conditioning programs while working closely with the training staff and doctors to monitor player nutritional needs and injury rehabilitation. During the off-season, Shapiro will answer questions pertaining to players’ training regimens, eating habits and any other questions Kings fans may have regarding strength, conditioning and nutrition. To have your question considered, please submit it to online@arcoarena.com. In addition, the e-mail must contain “ATTN: Shapiro Mailbag” in the Subject line Hi Daniel, I’m 21 and have tried for years to gain muscle. I have a small frame (5-foot-8) and have tried various workout regimens. However, I have had little/no success. Do you have any tips for working out and any suggestions for supplements/nutrition that would help? Thanks, Reece |
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 Shapiro: ”Hello Reece. First of all, I’m sorry to hear you haven’t had much, or any, success with various workout regimens. One problem could be that you are trying too many types of workouts and not giving your body the chance to gain the benefits from a certain regimen. Another problem could be the workout itself or your efforts in the workouts. I recommend you work with a partner or personal trainer to help with either your workout or possibly your effort or motivation. When it comes to people with small frames who are looking to gain size and strength, I recommend supplementing their diets with high-calorie shakes, bars or snacks. Many of the local nutrition stores have a large variety of types and flavors of various recovery, weight-gainers and post-workout shakes. I recommend you work with a trainer or nutritionist who can help you with choosing the right supplement for your needs.” |
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| What’s a typical program that a player is on if he has to gain weight? | |
Shapiro: ”This is a tough question to answer because it’s very vague and it depends on the player and their prior history. However, some of the consistent variables you’ll find in workout programs I make for various players who need to gain weight during the offseason (not in-season) are:
The most important thing is to be consistent.” |
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| How often do the players lift a week — do they do one muscle group a day or do they switch between upper and lower body? | |
| Shapiro: ”Good question. The answer depends on the player and whether it’s during the season, offseason or preseason. Regardless of the time of year however, our players do not lift one specific muscle group per day. Some players do split routines, where we divide the body into parts, different movement groups or patterns, and some will lift a total body routine every time they work out. When it comes to determining how often the players lift per week, it also depends on the player and what part of the season we’re in. During the season each player lifts 2-4 times per week, depending on game, practice and travel schedules.” |
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| Hi Daniel, my name is Steven and I am a 15-year-old boy from Australia. Since the universities in Australia do not interest scouts in the States, I’m wondering, how do I get noticed by scouts from American colleges and NBA teams? I have been praised at basketball training camps here by Australian player CJ Bruton, former Cairns Taipan Jamie Pearlman and recent NBA draftee Nathan Jawai, who all told me I have potential in the NBA or in Australia’s NBL. Do you think I should apply for American colleges? Should I just sit here and not worry about it? Or do you think I have to go to drastic lengths of getting ‘discovered’ by moving to America to get noticed? Thanks Greatly, Steven. | |
| Shapiro: ”Hello Steven. First of all, from what you’re telling me it sounds like you have potential to be, or already are, a good basketball player. My job as the strength and conditioning coach is not to assess basketball skill — it’s to enhance an athlete’s performance through strengthening, conditioning and injury prevention programs. Unfortunately, I don’t feel comfortable answering your questions. But I do feel these are questions you should ask coaches near you, or contact any college basketball program in the U.S. to see if they can provide better insight to what you need to do in order to get looked at, if you have aspirations of playing college basketball in the United States. Good luck Steven.” |
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| Daniel, I’m trying to get back in shape. I’m looking to add muscle and trim up my abdominal area. What kind of workout program would you recommend? Sincerely, John M.. |
| Shapiro: ”Hello John. I’m glad you’re taking the steps to get back in shape. When it comes to gaining muscle and trying to trim up, I recommend a program with weight lifting, cardiovascular exercise and healthy nutrition as the foundation. Without knowing much about you, I recommend you begin by getting cleared by a doctor to begin working out and seek advice from a fitness professional. The first thing you’ll want your trainer to do is discuss your workout, performance or whatever goals you may have. After that, the trainer will assess you and help put together the right workout regimen for you to follow. Good luck and stick with it!
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