Start slow this spring
Experts warn spring enthusiasm causes injuries — begin slowly and prioritise consistent, regular movement over sporadic “hero sessions,” per Corewell Health and wellness coverage. (wzzm13.com) Strength coach Gerry DeFilippo specifically pushed sub‑maximal lifts, isometrics and stacking sessions around games, and a simple push–pull–legs template (3 sets of 8–12 reps, 3–6 days/week) is being shared as a practical in‑season plan. ( )
Grant Geib, performance manager at Corewell Health’s Sports Performance Center, is the staff member quoted in the segment and explicitly said “consistency trumps intensity” when easing into new activity. (wzzm13.com) Corewell’s Sports Performance Center in Grand Rapids is run “Powered by Exos,” opened to the public in mid‑2025, and positions itself as a data‑driven training and rehab hub for athletes and active adults. (corewellhealth.org) Gerry DeFilippo is the owner/head trainer of Challenger Strength and serves as a strength coach for organizations including the New Jersey Hitmen and Gamers Baseball Academy, a background he cites when outlining in‑season and injury‑aware programming. (challengerstrength.com) DeFilippo has published guidance on yielding/overcoming isometrics and discussed low‑stress in‑season templates on his Muscles & Management podcast, recommending isometrics and sub‑maximal loading as tools to maintain force production without excessive fatigue. (muscleandstrength.com) The push–pull–legs split cited in the story matches common practice: coaches often program 3–6 training days per week with work sets in the hypertrophy range (roughly 3 sets of 8–12 reps) when balancing volume and recovery across a season. (aworkoutroutine.com) Corewell’s public materials emphasize individualized programming and return‑to‑play pathways—services the Sports Performance Center advertises for youth, high‑school, collegiate and adult clients as part of its injury‑prevention and performance offerings. (corewellhealth.org)
