As with any other industry, there are a lot of myths that are shrouding the facts, which is the main reason why most people fail in their attempt to reach the vertical explosion that they are genetically capable of.
Before you start any vertical training program, it is very important that you understand the facts and know the truth about the myths. You are most likely to hear these myths from your friends, relatives, coaches, teammates and even on the internet, while you going through your training.
But you need to make sure that you don’t let them distract you from your goal and if you know the facts then you can easily ignore their “advice” and keep on doing what you know is right.
1. The Age limit
The common myth that you’ll hear will be something like this. “You are too old for this” or “Your body is too old to handle the intense training”.
The truth is, if you are already playing some sport competitively then you are fit for vertical training. Vertical training is suitable for anyone who is physically fit and his/her joints and other supporting structures are healthy.
As long as you consider yourself fit, you are not too old for this shit.
Never too old!
The training is going to be conducive to your health and physical fitness level and is not detrimental. If you are still concerned, go ahead and consult a doctor before starting your vertical training program.
2. You are not old enough
It is mostly the parents who are worried that their child is not old enough for vertical training since it is very strenuous. The main reason why they are concerned about this is because they think it will somehow hamper the growth of the child.
But the truth is, vertical training is only going to help with your child’s growth. There is absolutely no way that a vertical training exercise routine will impede in your child’s growth. It is only going to help him/her improve his/her overall physical fitness, make the muscles stronger and improve their vertical leap.
If your child is competing in a sport, then (s)he is already engaging in strenuous activity and a vertical training program is only going to help him/her in improving their game.
3. Weight training stunts growth
You will often find adolescents or their parents asking the question “Will weight training stunt my/my child’s growth?”
This is one of the biggest myths in the world today. The truth is weight training can never impede your growth.
It is simple logic. The only thing you are doing by lifting weights is making your muscles and bone structure stronger. Weight training has absolutely nothing to do with your height. And it is not just some absurd claim that I am making. It has been researched and proven by scientists.
To sum it up, it is just a myth which originated in Japan due to a poor and stupid study which didn’t even consider half the factors that are used in weigh training. Don’t let a myth hinder your athletic ability, start your vertical training today.
4. Creatine Myths
Creatine is one of the best naturally occurring substance to improve your performance. But unfortunately, there are a lot of people out there who are spreading myths about creatine being illegal/harmful/detrimental to health.
Creatine occurs naturally in the body and athletes use creatine to improve their workout sessions. Creatine simply helps you get a more intense workout and is completely safe to use. Any professional athlete or specialist will confirm the advantages of using Creatine and how it is neither harmful nor illegal.
5. Working out when muscles are sore
It is a common mistake that many athletes fall for. They workout even when their muscles are sore. This is the reason why most of them are not able to reach the required level of working out as they possibly can.
Basically, when your muscles are sore, they are still repairing from your last workout. And if you don’t let them repair, you won’t be able to perform to your full capability in your workout. Recovering from a workout is almost equally as important as the workout itself. So give importance to the recovery part and see the results exploding as you train.
6. If someone had an injury in the past, (s)he is not suitable for vertical training.
This depends on how severe your injury was and how much have you recovered from the injury. A good vertical training program will always take into consideration the safety aspect of the training. The joints and the ligaments are very important and there are exercises in the training program to strengthen these joints and ligaments so that you minimize the risk of injury.
It is a good idea to check with your doctor before enrolling in a vertical training program. Basically, if you can play your sport competitively, then you are most likely suitable for a vertical training program.
Myths have been the reason why many athletes were unable to reach their true potential. But, with the scientific studies and facts that we have today, we can finally debunk these myths and go on to improving our vertical leap to the maximum potential that we can achieve. There are thousands of athletes who have used the correct training methods to increase their vertical explosion and so can you. Don’t waste your time and efforts because of some myths, start working out the right way and see the results for yourself.
