While I’m not actively watching the Premier League, its significant influence is undeniable. Many of the top tactics, playstyles sand strategies are rooted in the Premier League's approach to the game. If you want to become the best, watch how the best players play ⚽️.
2024-03-30 22:46:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Core Strength:
In sports such as soccer, snowboarding, and similar activities, the importance of core strength cannot be overstated. It remains a critical element for efficiently making changes in direction. Mobility and flexibility are all affected with an unstable core, so don’t forget to train it!
It may have taken more tries than I'd care to admit, but for educational purposes, let it be known that playing soccer in the snow is an absolute no-go. 😅
2024-03-26 00:59:16 +0000 UTC View PostDon’t forget your hot and cold therapy for recovery! 🔥❄️
The benefits are amazing!!
First time getting immersed in the vibrant world of snowboarding!
In case you were wondering if soccer translates into other sports.. it absolutely does 😎😛⚽️
Which mini ball would you lean towards for your practice sessions?
The larger ball, known for its use in indoor soccer, carries more weight, offers less bounce, and is designed for a specific style of play. On the other hand, the size 1 mini ball is typically used for enjoyment and improving control by reducing mishandled touches during juggling exercises. It's extremely light and bouncy, which could make practicing with it challenging. Choose wisely 👀
Do you use shin guards for training? 👀
Initially, I chose shin guards that are non-invasive and easily removable. However, I've found that they can be somewhat obstructive/ significantly limit my movement, which is why I personally tend not to wear them.
Unless it’s a real game of course! ⚽️
Steam room benefits:
Sitting in a steam room can stimulate blo0d flow and improve circulation, promoting low blo0d pressure and improved circulation. It improves skin health, respiratory health, detoxifies you of impurities, boosts immunity, etc.
would you join me? ♨️
Forearms strength for goalkeeping:
A unique one for sure, but one that can’t be overlooked. Developing forearm strength as a goalkeeper offers numerous advantages. Stronger forearms improve a goalkeeper's grip strength, crucial for catching, holding onto, and throwing the ball accurately and forcefully.
All of which are extremely valuable as you go up the ranks! ⚽️
Can you stand on your hands? 👀
I've been dedicating a significant amount of effort to weightlifting recently, and the intense compression exercises have caused my lower back to become rather stiff over the last week. To counteract this and maintain my flexibility, I allocate roughly 10 minutes to lower body stretching after my cardio sessions.
Having trouble enhancing your goalkeeping skills?
Wall ball has your back! To boost hand-eye coordination, the straightforward act of tossing a ball against a wall and catching it can significantly improve your reaction time.
Starting cardio off with a nice stretch!
Although the benefits to these butterfly stretches are lengthy, here are a couple I notice the most:
Improved hip flexibility, reduced muscle tension, enhanced range of motion, promotes circulation, improves posture, etc.
Especially after something like those heavy RDL’s in our post last week, be sure to stretch out and hit cardio!
It’ll alleviate all of your soreness and keep us fresh for the game! ⚽️
Ready to make the shot? 👀
Being a goalkeeper, shooting is ironically both my favorite, but least consistent action to make. I naturally want to kick it as far as a goal kick, so whenever I decide to shoot, I make sure to have every ball I own 🤣
Despite feeling extremely sore, engaging in some cardio is an excellent way to facilitate recovery by eliminating lactic acid buildup in the muscles. Today, I tackled a brief agility and dribbling session using a 3-cone drill aimed at enhancing quick footwork and precision in touch. Ended this with a thorough stretch to aid in muscle recovery. 🧘♂️⚽️
2024-02-29 22:51:12 +0000 UTC View PostHamstrings:
Recently, I injured my hamstring while sprinting, which has shifted my workout focus towards not only building strength but also preventing injuries. The aim is longevity, and to maintain my speed and agility in soccer, it's crucial that I intensively train my lower body.
Super Set Saturday!
Today, I was hit with an overwhelming wave of fatigue, so I opted out of my usual morning cardio. Instead, I focused on leg day, aiming to sculpt my legs into mighty pillars of strength, while simultaneously getting my sweat on 🤣
Know your soccer fields:
Especially when I traveled weekly, we’d see so many different types of soccer fields, and each field changed our style of play.
Some fields were super bumpy and unmonitored, while others were locked up and perfectly maintained. Although an inconvenience, I heavily recommend showing up early to get used to the conditions, so you’re prepared for the game! ⚽️
Although abs are known for being the flashy muscle group, people tend to overlook the benefits to having a strong core.
In the realm of soccer there’s a few noticeable benefits to strong abs; It gives you incredible agility for performing dynamic movements.
Shooting and passing increases in power (as much of your power is derived from your core).
Lastly, a strong core supports your spine and helps distribute stress of sudden movements or impacts (aka injury proof)!
Don’t have an open field?
No problem! Grab a couple cones, a pene soccer ball, and find yourself a wide open parking lot. I spent a couple minutes dribbling through each cone as my form of cardio for today. Especially if you enjoy indoor soccer this is especially for you. You’ll get a way more realistic practice, and it’ll easily translate to your indoor skills! ⚽️
Nike would be proud, I’m not mixing brands 🤣
Hope everyone’s having a fantastic Tuesday afternoon! Working up a heavy sweat with some dribbling drills for some fasted cardio, then getting back on the gym grind tonight.
Let’s get after it! 💪🏼⚽️
Did some casual cardio for an active rest day. Today consisted of juggling and dribbling around an open field. Practiced my touch out of the air as well. After running for 4 years in college, I grew out of enjoying normal cardio, so I always try to spice it up with something fun. Putting a ball at my feet seems to do the trick 😛⚽️
2024-02-15 22:21:48 +0000 UTC View PostWorking up a little sweat to start off the workout! ⚽️ Love getting my heart rate up by messing around with a ball before the gym. It’s a great and fun way to get the blo0d pumping with almost no effort.
2024-02-08 20:48:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Decided to shake up the flow with something new, and I ended up having a blast! 💥 Whether it’s a new skill move in soccer, a new location to explore, or a new weapon to fire 😈 Exploring new horizons is always exhilarating for me. What’s something new you’ve tried recently? 👀
2024-02-07 17:30:15 +0000 UTC View PostPendulum squats: A rare, but fantastic exercise for strengthening the glutes, hamstrings and quads. A personal favorite of mine for developing explosiveness and improving lower body strength.
2024-02-04 19:38:29 +0000 UTC View PostJuggling has never felt better! ⚽️ Been on top of stretching, eating relatively clean, and even been weightlifting heavy again, but I’ve never felt better! I know it’s the most cliche thing ever, but I promise when it all aligns, I get a magical feeling of composure.
2024-02-02 00:44:04 +0000 UTC View PostDeadlifting: A fantastic compound lift for building strength and explosiveness. Although it’s not crowned as the safest or most effective workout, it’s a phenomenal way to track progress, measure strength & identify weaknesses. I’ve always wanted to be a fast & springy soccer player, and this is one of my ways to crush that goal! ⚽️💪🏼
2024-02-01 03:21:01 +0000 UTC View PostHow’s your touch? ⚽️👀 The vision was good, the touch was eh, but it’s okay we can let this one slide 😝. The goal is to bring it down quick and effectively, so a defender has no time to put pressure on you. To advance this drill one step further, add a certain direction to dribble after the trap.
2024-01-30 03:26:15 +0000 UTC View Post
One of my all time favorite glute stretches can be done standing or sitting. Start with one leg on top of the other leg’s knee and lean over. This can be a fairly intense stretch depending on flexibility and soreness, so feel free to take your time with it. It’s a great way to dig into those glutes 😛
2024-01-28 21:17:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Daily reminder: Strive to be a better version of yourself today than you were yesterday! Each day we all have our ups and downs, there’s no doubt about that, but showing love to ourselves and others around us is always in our control ❤️ Love y'all 😘
2024-01-27 23:06:59 +0000 UTC View PostKeeping the legs fresh by playing some keepy up after a heavy leg day ⚽️. Although not fun, it’s a great way to eliminate stiffness or soreness. Moving and stretching after a long workout is the key to recovering faster! Try and add a new stretch to the routine today! 🙆♂️
2024-01-24 03:52:03 +0000 UTC View Post