1. By: Louis Walker

2. Athletes are always looking to improve their skills in every aspect of the game to get ahead of their competition. Many commercial gyms do not have the necessary equipment for the type of training an athlete will need to reach the next level! Improve Overall Performance

3.  With these 5 pieces of equipment/software, our gym will help guarantee an increase in overall performance of athletes and maximize their potential in any sport they want to improve in!

4.  20” high impact speed foot ladder with adjustable slates that lock into place  Purpose: Works on linear and lateral movement.  Change in direction movements  Improve foot quickness, agility, coordination, and Balance. Use/Value: To Improve the overall footwork of the athlete. Cost: $86.95 Source: http://www.athleticspeedequipment.com/catalog/i36.html

5.  Reaction/Z-ball, made of solid rubber and designed to bounce in different Directions to make drills challenging.  Comes in baseball or softball size.  Purpose: Helps improve overall Hand-Eye Coordination  Reaction Time Use/Value: Help athletes increase coordination and Reaction time. Great for any and all sports. Price: $9.95 for 2 Source: http://www.shapeupshop.com/athletic_equipment/balls/reaction_balls.htm

6.  375 Lbs. Bumper Plate Olympic Barbell set!  Purpose: Improve overall upper and lower body power.  Increase strength in upper and lower body. Use/Value: Will Increase power and Strength in athletes for better performance Price: $1,309.00 Source: http://www.ironcompany.com/hampton375lbpoundbumperplateolympicbar bellsetpwr-375.aspx

7.  65 lbs. E-Series Prowler Sled  Can be used on turf, grass, concrete, or pavement.  Purpose: To increase conditioning and basic leg strength. Use/Value: To help increase strength, power, and conditioning of the athlete. Price: $279.00 Source: http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?cid=390

8.  Free and easy to use online diet analysis program.  Analyzes individual diets as well as individual foods  Purpose: To get an overall better sense and understanding where the athletes are diet wise. Educate them on what they may need to add or subtract for a better overall diet. Use/Value: To help athletes getting a better understanding of their nutritional intake to help maximize performance. Price: Free!!! Source: http://nutritiondata.self.com

9.  The overall cost for these five pieces equipment and software would be $1,684.90.  This is a small price to pay that will make a huge positive impact on an athlete’s career.  This equipment will help take their athletic development and skill sets to the next level to give them an edge of over the competition.  Better equipment = Better results = More clients!!!