http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/17/magazine/17play.html?_r=1&em&ex=1203397200&en=7&oref=slogin
All too often it is easy for coaches to get caught up in the technical aspect (structure value) and results aspect (extrinsic value) of program design. In other words, did the athlete perform the movement correctly? Or, is the workout solely focused on getting a result?
Don't get me wrong, why even compete if you don't want to win right? However, a winning only focus is short lived and ultimately has narrow value.
Workout Audit
Take a look at the graph above. Are your workouts primarily focused on 'proper technique'? Maybe they are primarily focused on getting a result? (i.e. losing weight, improving your 40 yd dash, etc.) However, without adding fun and play to your workouts your athletes will quickly get bored and lose interest.
So just how can you add creative fun and play to your workouts? How about playing a game of rock-paper-scissors tag? Click the link below to see a live example:
Movement Based Games are great for a variety of groups including:
- sports teams
- individual athletes
- adult bootcamps
- clients in the gym
The point is that 'play' has tremendous value and should definitely not be ignored in your program design!
For more examples of fun games visit http://www.movementbasedgames.com/. There is a $10 discount for the next three days!
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