AboutByron Collyer Expertise I can help athletes and or coaches with javelin training and technique, core training, shot put training, functional fitness, explosiveness and injury prevention.
Experience I'm an X-National Level Javelin Thrower and provicial level decathlete and am employed as a Private Sector Certified Personal Trainer with a degree in Human Kinetics and I'm a Certified High Performance Core Specialist.
I've trained numerous clients and athletes regarding sports conditioning and have trained many track and field athletes especially javelin throwers with great success over the past 10 years.
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Science Human Kinetics (UBC).
National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT).
C.H.E.K. Certified High Performance Core Specialist.
Extensive Biomechanics & Movement Analysis knowledge.
Past Experience as a Certified Sports Aider.
I am a 15 year old discus thrower now, 5.9ft, 80kg, and has a PB of 47m with the 1.5kg discus.(spin) For my lifting, i can do a 1 rep 105kg bench press, 100kg clean and my squats would be probably over 140kg as i haven't tried a max 1 rep yet. I rely a lot on speed and explosiveness for my throws, and would like to earnestly consult your help in expanding these attributes and ultimately adding to my distance through some exercises aside from the ones i do which are few; weights, technique, sprints/jumps. If you don't mind, could you also please give me some tips on stretches and exercises that can lengthen and increase the explosiveness my muscles can generate? Thanks alot!
Answer Hi Sean,
First, stop doing 1 rep max lifts--you're really taking a chance at injuring yourself. I'd say stay above 4 the four rep mark. It'll help your training for sure. as far as power and explosiveness are concerned, I'd suggest getting some hands on core training. If you want to develop yourself as a serious athlete, you need to learn how to engage your core. Try a few sessions with an athletic trainer or certified personal trainer who has certifications in core training. Make sure they're certified. They should also be able to show you stretches (I can't show you exercises/stretches on the net without seeing you and assessing you first).
Hope this helps and good luck-you sound like you're right on track!
