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Archery is
one the modern day sports that has its origins with our communal
roots. Initially a method for hunting food and defending
ourselves against rival clans, who would be in competition for
food and territory. Essentially Archery became a highly
effective method of hitting a target with a stone, initially we
would have use hand held methods, then developing sling shots
and eventually finding that if we attached small sharp shards of
stone to a straight shaft of wood we could hit our targets more
efficiently and with a deadlier result.
Eventually, as time went by and with
the development of firearms, prowess in Archery skills became
more a competitive activity than a method of defence. Exponents
of Archery (Archers) are highly regarded for their accuracy,
control of balance, breath and nerves. They also have to be
completely in tune with their equipment and their environment,
having to make split-second decisions on wind, distance and
tension. Because of these, almost super-human, abilities many
civilisations have historically prized their archery champions
... sometimes elevating them to positions of philosophical
power.
Modern Competitive Archery is split into Target Archery and
Field Archery. Target Archery is held both indoors (up to 25m)
and outdoors (up to 90m). The targets are marked out with 10
concentric circles, each given progressively higher scores the
closer that you get to the bull ( X ). Field Archery is played
outside with a spread of targets at different distances from the
Archer. The idea of field archery would seem to be to better
simulate the hunting with bow and arrow. |
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Specialist Training
Equipment for Archery |
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Specialist Training Equipment for Archery would target
Strength Development, Aerobic Maintenance and Core Balance
Muscle Building. As Archery is a combination of
Technique, Concentration, Strength,
Fitness and Balance it is essential that you train to create
a harmony between these three in equal measure. |
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Core Fitness Training is a
highly effective method of building and maintaining your
specialist poise and balance muscle groups. With training aids
such as
Wobble Boards,
Stability Cushions and
Stability Core Trainer Balls you will be able to train at
home during the winter months. These great core fitness training
aids will provide you with a demanding workout, without the need
to be outdoors or in a particularly spacious surrounding. |
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For Arm, Shoulder
and Back strength we would recommend that you try our selection
of
Resistence Training Bands which allow you to train anywhere
and increase / decrease your workload depending upon your
particular needs.
Also, we stock a
superb range of
Specialist Ab Training Boards with adjustable heights to
fully develop you Abdominal Muscles. We also stock a
selection of
adjustable grip strengtheners, which will help to improve
your forearm, wrist and hand strength. |
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Heroes Fitness Stores is
different from many sports retailers. We have stores in Norwich,
Ipswich and Colchester which will welcome your visit and
will be only too pleased to discuss your rehabilitation and
advise you on the best supplements and stacks to help you
recover.
Alternatively, you could call us
on 01603 763870 or Email:
heroesmuscle@btconnect.com for one to one advise on any
sports training topic.
Your goals are our goals :-) |
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Nutrition Advice for
Archery |
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The key to maintaining your
Archery conditioning is a marriage of
Core Conditioning,
Skill Maintenance and
Good Nutrition.
How easy it is to forget a meal when attempting to lose a little
weight, but the more effective method is to better understand
where the useful nutrients come from and thus adjust your weight
by reducing the number of useless calories in our diets.
Specific
Supplements to help you train for Archery:
As an Archer, you should be aware of
products that promise a higher level of alertness. Although this
sounds fantastic you must be careful to check for caffeinated
products, which could result in your nervousness being
heightened also. This could result in hand tremors and eye
twitches which could seriously affect your Archery performance ...
... Careful Dietary Planning is
Essential to Success.
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Heroes Fitness Stores is your
one-stop-shop for all of your sports nutritional requirements.
We can advise you on the best nutrition for your particular
requirements, so please call us on 01603 763870 for some free
advice on the products that will best suit your needs. |
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Injury & Rehabilitation
Advice for Archery |
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In Archery you
can expect to occasionally suffer from injuries now and then.
Injuries to the Shoulder, Wrists, Forearms, Fingers etc. can all
be painful and have a negative effect on your performance in
competition and training. Our
high quality sport support stock will provide the necessary
protection and support to your injured tendons and muscles.
Note: All injuries should
always be seen by a medical practitioner. |
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