Injuries are far too common in many sports. For an athlete, being injured can be devastating, and even end a promising career. However, injuries can be prevented. Numerous scientific studies have shown that structured strength and physical conditioning exercises can reduce the risk of injuries by over 50%! Get Set – Train Smarter is the result of a collaboration between the International Olympic Committee, the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, and several Norwegian and international sports federations. The target group includes anyone involved in sports and physical activity, from young and adult athletes and their coaches to recreational exercisers and fitness enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Get Set – Train Smarter was created to help prevent sports injuries by providing the most effective and evidence-based workout routines for your needs. All exercises are presented through videos, supported by short descriptions of how to perform the exercise correctly. Exercises are presented with variations, often with a sport-specific twist, as well as 3 levels to make them more difficult and challenging as you progress. The Get Set exercises are designed to be carried out with a minimum of equipment, to make them safe and easy to implement wherever you are, indoor or outdoor. The exercise videos can also be downloaded to your device for offline viewing, allowing you to benefit from Get Set wherever you are. Under “Sport”, you will find a comprehensive selection of summer and winter sports, ensuring that your specific sport is covered. Each sport's exercise program is carefully tailored to its unique injury risk profile, offering specialized guidance for a wide array of activities. Additionally, there is an option to discover exercises targeting various body parts of your choice, tailored to prevent injuries to key areas such as the shoulder, back, groin, hamstring, knee, and ankle. Get Set is available on iOS in 11 languages (English, French, Spanish, Russian, German, Norwegian, Chinese, Korean, Finnish, Slovenian and Italian), and is accessible for free.
