Pro football player Larry Fitzgerald's trainer, John Lott strives to help athletes become stronger and believe in their success. Get his top training tips to help you stay motivated and maximize your potential.
YOU ARE WHAT YOU PUT INTO YOUR BODY
John's nutritional recommendation:- Avoid fried foods—broil, bake or grill fish and chicken
- Treat yourself to a special meal once a week—it will keep you honest
- Invest in high-quality, scientific-based sports nutrition—it really makes a difference in recovery, stamina and strength gains
FOR PEAK CONDITIONING
John's go-to exercises: - Squats (works 72% of muscle mass)
- Cleans (works 100% of muscle mass)
- Medicine Ball (works your core)
- Running
KNOW HOW TO GO FROM TRAINING TO RECOVERY
John's workout tips: - Be consistent with workouts
- Lift weights that are right for your sport or activity—heavy weight training doesn't make sense for basketball players
- Recover! The cold tub is one thing I push to help speed up recovery
- Catch some ZZZs—sleep is important for strength and recovery
THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR TRAINING
John's advice to avoid injury: - Try barefoot training to strengthen your stabilizer muscles and prevent strains and sprains
- Sand pit training helps improve agility, multi-directional movement, balance, and explosion—it's easier on the joints and a great method for rehab and injury prevention as well as a way to improve balance and speed
