Population

Weekend Warrior

Movement preparation program for individuals who concentrate physical activity into weekends. Addresses the injury risk from sudden loading spikes, mobility maintenance during the sedentary week, and pre-activity warm-up protocols.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip Internal Rotation
2 Hip External Rotation
3 Ankle Dorsiflexion
4 Thoracic Extension
5 Straight Leg Raise
6 Single Leg Balance

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Internal Rotation
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Thoracic Extension
Straight Leg Raise

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Weekend Warrior assessment include?
The assessment covers Hip Internal Rotation, Hip External Rotation, Ankle Dorsiflexion, Thoracic Extension with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Weekend Warrior protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for weekend warrior with 6 targeted tests, population-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Weekend Warrior protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Weekend Warrior protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Your coach runs this protocol as part of your structural evaluation, then builds a personalized corrective plan based on the data.

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Protocol Details

Category
Population
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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