Bill
and Shirley Estes Strength Training
Center
The
new $13.5 million dollar Bill and
Shirley Estes Strength and Conditioning Center at The University of Arizona is a
functional facility with thousands of dollars of strength, plyometric (indoor
sandpit), indoor running turf and aerobic equipment.
An individualized program is developed for each student-athlete depending
on their sport, position, and specific physical needs.
In today’s athletic arena, it takes more than just talent to succeed.
Physical training that includes speed development, flexibility work,
strength training, injury
prevention exercises, and nutritional counseling will give a University of
Arizona student-athlete the greatest chance to be successful in their
competitive endeavor. The
University of Arizona is totally committed to helping every student-athlete
reach their potential.
Free
Weight Equipment
Free
weight training provides a student-athlete with functional power and strength
development to enhance their performance. World class and state of the art
equipment is available to help in maximizing athletic performance safely and
effectively.
Plyometric
and Flexibility Equipment
Transitioning
strength development into reactive power and foot speed is vital for every
student-athlete. Specific equipment
such as an indoor sandpit, running turf, jumping machines, plyo boxes, medicine
balls, and the knowledge of when and how to use them from the strength staff
will allow a student-athlete to reach the highest level of competition.
Machines
and Dumbbells
Injury
prevention and rehabilitation is another aspect that affects a
student-athlete’s success. A line
of top quality selectorized machines and dumbbell’s coupled with a staff
knowledgeable in functional rehabilitation will ensure that balanced
development, joint isolation and stability can be achieved with the utmost in
safety and comfort.
Cardiovascular
Equipment
In
addition to having some of the best weather in the country for conditioning
outside on a year-round basis, the strength and conditioning center has top of
the line heart rate monitored equipment for individual student-athletes to use.
Weekly
Hours: Monday – Friday 6:00
– 7:00, Saturday by team
appointment
Work,
concentrate, be purposeful ... And you will succeed
Created by: Becky Bell
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