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“Total Conditioning” best describes the ultimate goal of the Spartan Strength and Conditioning Program under the direction of Ken Mannie and Tommy Hoke. It begins with the challenging and aggressive 4th Quarter Program in the winter and continues through the heat of the summer with the Bottom Line Program. The year-round approach adhered to by the Spartans addresses all of the key areas of physical development and enhanced performance: speed and power improvement, increased overall strength, flexibility, agility, cardiorespiratory conditioning and endurance, skill specificity, and nutritional counseling and monitoring. Michigan State football players train in a highly-organized, structured, disciplined, and intense environment with a high priority placed on steady progression. The weight room atmosphere emphasizes a championship work ethic, proper instruction and supervision, and safe, proven exercise techniques. In April 2008, the Duffy Daugherty Football Building weight room increased in size from 9,000 to 16,500 square feet. The $2 million weight room expansion and upgrade was completed in September 2008. The Spartan weight room houses the very best strength and conditioning equipment on the market and is one of the elite training facilities in the nation after the renovation. “The expansion of the weight room nearly doubled its current size to 16,500 square feet,” Coach Mark Dantonio said. “An expanded weight room provides opportunities to schedule larger training groups, add more variety in equipment and incorporate more of the larger, state-of-the-art anaerobic/aerobic crossover pieces. The goal is to provide our student-athletes with a training environment that is second to none. From a recruiting perspective, it sends a loud and clear message that Michigan State is committed to providing its student-athletes with an elite training facility.” Attention also is continually given to the controllable factors in creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Ongoing educational efforts, guidance, and counseling to assist the players with informed decision making during their football careers and throughout their adult lives are staples in the Michigan State Spartan Football Program. |
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