IT is important to know which training — competitive or general fitness — is the best approach for you, said Jerry Diaz, a National Academy of Sports Medicine personal trainer.
“As a former CNMI national basketball player, I experienced rigorous daily training for conditioning and skills,” he said. “Now as a retired competitive athlete, I focus on general maintenance of fitness to stay healthy.”
As for his clients, Diaz guides them so they can experience a hint of competitive-level fitness training.
He said from his mentor, he learned how to undergo performance training that is applicable to everyone.
“The overall goal is to perform movements with ease and to be less prone to injury while enjoying the experience,” he added.
Diaz said competitive training is for athletes who test their skills and performance against other athletes.
Competitive athletes prepare year-round while incorporating off-season maintenance to stay ahead of the game and not lose major skills, he added.
Competitive athletes, he noted, are driven to perform at the highest level so they have to follow a strict regimen of daily strength and conditioning training, proper rest and nutrition.
Non-competitive athletes, for their part, go through rigorous fitness and nutrition training to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
To achieve their fitness goals, they must have a balanced weekly training schedule.
Overall, Diaz said, competitive and non-competitive individuals undergoing fitness training must be disciplined and consistent for best results.
For professional fitness inquiries, contact Jerry Diaz through Instagram at @BBJ_Athletics or Facebook.
Jerry Diaz and Maja Diaz practice Kyokushin Karate blocking skills at BBJ Athletics.
