Q: I’ve noticed how several of my son’s friends are getting personal trainers and trying sports performance training. I want to try to add some agility and conditioning exercises to his routine to keep up with his friends. How much and how often should he do these types of exercises?
A: I get asked this question on a weekly basis by Internet users and sports enthusiasts. Most are people who live in rural areas and may have to travel several miles to the nearest gym. I usually just write back with a response based on their specific needs. But then one morning I saw a father out at a local track putting his sons through a 2-hour workout that just did not make sense. This prompted me to respond on a more regional scale to spread the word on proper training techniques.