http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/22201/whats-amare-stoudemire-been-up-to

CashMoney wrote:STAT's team that handles his training regimen and schedule said that since the first week of June, the power forward has been involved with a offseason workout program in the Los Angeles area, doing two-a-days. In the morning, he meets with a physical therapist to strengthen his lower back, where he suffered a bulging disk in March. A rep for Stoudemire said his back is "doing great."

Then in the afternoon, Stoudemire works with a conditioning coach focusing a lot on cardio, core development and hip movement in order to ensure that part of his body is quicker and stronger for defensive maneuvering and positioning. That's arguably his biggest deficiency, which is why the defensive-minded Mike Woodson wants him to improve in that area, so he can be more consistent making stops.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/22201/whats-amare-stoudemire-been-up-to

Glad to hear it. Too often on D Stat looks like he is walking on stilts. Hopefully he will have a little more mobility next season.

holfresh wrote:I use to pay attention to offseason workout articles hoping guys in the roster are doing all they can to improve ..Over the years I have been disappointed with what many have said they were doing in the offseason ...Tell u what. STAT is a big boy, let's see how he looks come Oct./Nov..

Not all about looks, he's going to be working with Hakeem on post moves as well.

CashMoney wrote:

holfresh wrote:I use to pay attention to offseason workout articles hoping guys in the roster are doing all they can to improve ..Over the years I have been disappointed with what many have said they were doing in the offseason ...Tell u what. STAT is a big boy, let's see how he looks come Oct./Nov..

Not all about looks, he's going to be working with Hakeem on post moves as well.

LJ had great post moves too and he is in house...Just hope it's not just for show..

DUDE went thru a lot last year and it started with the back injury in the Celtics Series. I like that he's trimming down and loosening up so that he's not some stiff muscle head, but a more flexible BB player. Sometimes you lose your way in trying different training and have to go in another direction. I'm looking forward to a better STAT next year and to be honest we REALLY NEED STAT to be better. If he comes back with a better body and some post moves, STAT can push this team over the top. Let's not forget what a healthy and motivated STAT is capable of. I'm done with hating on our Star players. We need all of these guys to be in a great mental and physical state. So far it seems like everyone is working hard and that's a good thing.

misterearl wrote:Pun Intended

fishmike wrote:good... too bad the season comes down to guard play, but this is good. Amare and Felton were a money combo once they got it going. Having some chemistry right out of the gate will be huge.

Excellent point.

Imagine the fun with Amar'e banging against Kurt Thomas in practice. If that does not develop his defensive intensity, nothing will.

Forward.

If ole "Crazy Eyes" can't make Amare work harder in practice, then no one can.

A'mare is suppose to be in great shape....he's a Puerto athlete. Fuck hakeem.....he needs to meet with Charles Oakley and talk rebounding