Chelsea Piers has partnered with BlueStreak Sports Training LLC, the leading provider of sport-specific training programs in the tri-state area, to create Chelsea Piers BlueStreak. Chelsea Piers BlueStreak is an athletic training and skills-development center dedicated to improving athletic performance. Chelsea Piers BlueStreak is a licensed provider of the highly effective training protocols and programs developed by Athletic Republic, the world’s leading provider of advanced athletic performance enhancement training programs.

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Athletic Republic is the world’s premier provider of advanced athletic performance training programs. Through a systematic series of supervised training protocols and specifically designed exercises, Athletic Republic training enhances the physical performance of athletes of all ages, interests and ability levels.

More than 500,000 athletes in over 160 facilities throughout the world have completed at least one level of the Athletic Republic programs. Additionally, over 2,500 professional athletes from the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL have participated in the programs, each showing impressive increases in sprint speed and overall quickness.

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The programs are for committed athletes who are passionate about their sport and seriously interested in taking their game and skills to the next level. You do not have to be an elite athlete to participate. With this program you can expect to see improvement in your speed, strength and self-confidence. The more you put in, the more you will get out. Our goal is to help every participant excel.

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Chelsea Piers BlueStreak Sports Training is primarily designed for middle school, high school and collegiate athletes, as well as competitive and professional adult athletes. In general, participants must be at least 12 years of age to enroll. We will also consider applications from younger athletes who are involved in focused training for such sports as gymnastics and figure skating.

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Acceleration is a six-week speed, strength and power enhancement program. The full program takes six weeks, depending on how you schedule your workouts. You should plan to attend a minimum of three workouts per week for maximum strength and physiological improvement. You will strength train two or three times a week, skate/run on the treadmill two times a week, and perform plyometrics once a week. Our certified trainers will design your schedule when you begin. At the end of the program we will provide a thorough post-program evaluation, so that your improvements can be measured and recorded.

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Similar in structure to the Acceleration Program, Acceleration and Skills is a 6-8 week program that includes sport-specific skills coaching for hockey, soccer and basketball. The perfect complement to Acceleration training, each skills session incorporates coached sport-specific drills and practice on our courts, synthetic ice or turf. The skills session will improve shooting, ball or puck handling, passing and hand-to-eye coordination.

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Decades of research has shown that a minimum of six weeks of steady training with the Athletic Republic protocols are required to ensure measurable improvements in speed and strength. Athletes are, however, allowed a maximum of eight weeks to complete the program from the start date.

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Pre-Test: First, the athlete comes in for a pre-test, which is an evaluation of performance, strength and flexibility. Each athlete’s training is planned out for the specific needs of the athlete and includes the Super Treadmill, plyometrics and strength training. Advanced levels of training incorporate patented Sprint Cords.

Running Treadmill: 12 sessions, 2x per week. The running treadmill is used to analyze and improve running and sprinting mechanics. We help you lengthen and quicken your stride so you are faster and more agile. You will use the treadmill to run quick interval sprints, which gradually increase, conditioning your body to recover faster.

Hockey Treadmill: 12 sessions, 2x per week. The athlete wears his or her own ice skates to skate on a synthetic ice treadmill that can incline up to 32% and reach a maximum speed of 17mph. Much like the running treadmill, it works to improve skating speed, biomechanics and strength throughout the six-week training program.

Plyometrics: Athletes train once a week by doing a variety of footwork drills to improve balance, agility and vertical jump. Plyometrics builds body awareness and the ability to move quickly and explosively.

Strength Training: 2-3x per week using state-of-the-art FreeMotion and Athletic Republic equipment to improve your power base. Younger athletes may also use strength-building techniques that do not involve weights.

Skills Development (Acceleration & Skills, Training Camp and APEX only): Our certified coaches teach soccer, hockey and basketball-specific skills on our turf, synthetic ice or wood courts. All of our coaches have high-level playing or coaching experience, know the skills high-level recruiters are looking for and teach those skills as part of the program.

Patented Cord Technology: Cords attach to arms or legs to increase resistance during running, hitting, throwing and kicking. They are used differently for each sport. The cords enable athletes to strengthen at velocities used in actual athletic competition.

Post-Test: After an athlete completes the six-week program, he or she is re-tested to measure improvements. These results are extremely valuable in letting the athlete see how their performance has improved as well as helping the athlete continue to improve. Our online database will allow athletes to compare their results with thousands of other athletes.

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A BlueStreak program will benefit an athlete at any time of the year. Off-season and pre-season training programs will prepare an athlete for an upcoming tryout or season, while in-season training will effectively supplement ongoing team or individual practice time. Flexible training schedule options are available. You will get the best results when training is not interrupted by more than a week, so try to keep on track.

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We have maintenance programs and team training available throughout the year, and additional sessions can be scheduled at your convenience.

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The Acceleration Program has five levels. Each level of training involves greater intensity. Once you’ve completed one level and have participated in your sport, you may want to come back for the next level.

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The Athletic Republic training protocols are based on years of science, research and program modifications. Chelsea Piers BlueStreak Sports Training focuses on building speed, strength, jumping ability, power and overall conditioning. For a comparable price, you get far more one-on-one time with professionals and six-weeks to absorb and practice what you are learning during each session. In the Acceleration and Skills Program specifically, you receive a total of 40 hours of training at Chelsea Piers BlueStreak over 6-8 weeks.

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There is no other program like this. Athletic Republic protocols were scientifically developed, tested and researched with input from exercise physiologists, orthopedic physicians, athletic trainers, physical and occupational therapists and many others. Chelsea Piers BlueStreak uses patented equipment designed for and used exclusively by the Athletic Republic Network.

Within each program, a player’s performance is evaluated and the results are all tracked in our online database. Players can see how they match up against thousands of other athletes from all over the world within the same sport, gender, age and position.

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Come dressed to work out. Please wear shorts, a T-shirt and running shoes. You will go through an extensive evaluation of your strength, speed, power and flexibility. You will want to eat a light meal 2-3 hours before your appointment.

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