What if I told you that there was a pill you could take that is guaranteed, when taken correctly, to reduce stress, help you sleep better, get you stronger, improve your test scores for school, improve your brain function, boost your immune system, and more. And this pill would have zero negative side effects. Would you take it?

Well, the bad news is that this pill doesn't exist. There is nothing out there that is a quick fix for getting healthy. The good news is that the benefits of this hypothetical pill do exist. It's called exercise.

Every upper school student will have access to their own custom strength training program through Volt athletics. It is complete with video demonstrations of exercises, set and rep counter, and an in depth tracking system to track your goals and progress.

How to Sign Up

  1. Reach out to Mr. Oliveira at [email protected] with the following information: Fall sports choice, winter sports choice, spring sports choice.
  2. You will then receive an email from Volt within 48 hours
  3. Follow the prompts in the email to set up your account and the mobile app
  4. Schedule an appointment during a free period or come down after school to get your workout in.

Benefits of Strength Training

Strength training offers numerous benefits for student-athletes, enhancing their overall athletic performance and well-being. Here's a brief summary of these advantages:

  1. Improved Sports Performance: Strength training enhances muscular strength, power, and endurance, contributing to better performance in various sports.
  2. Injury Prevention: Building strength helps stabilize joints and improve overall body mechanics, reducing the risk of injuries during sports activities.
  3. Enhanced Body Composition: Strength training helps develop lean muscle mass and reduce body fat, promoting a healthier body composition.
  4. Increased Bone Density: Weight-bearing exercises involved in strength training contribute to improved bone density, reducing the risk of injuries like stress fractures.
  5. Boosted Confidence and Mental Toughness: Achieving physical strength goals can lead to increased self-esteem and mental resilience, crucial for handling the challenges of both sports and academics.
  6. Better Endurance: Strength training can enhance cardiovascular fitness, leading to improved endurance, crucial for sports that involve sustained effort.
  7. Developed Discipline and Work Ethic: Regular strength training requires commitment and consistency, fostering discipline and a strong work ethic that can translate into other areas of life.
  8. Balanced Muscle Development: Strength training helps prevent muscle imbalances, which can result from overuse in specific sports, promoting overall muscular symmetry and reducing the risk of overuse injuries.
  9. Enhanced Recovery: Adequate strength training can improve recovery times between intense training sessions, allowing student-athletes to perform at their best consistently.
  10. Establishing Healthy Habits: Introducing strength training early in life promotes the development of a lifelong commitment to physical fitness and well-being.