Hamstrings get hurt when they do too much work. They will work harder if the glutes are not doing their fair share or if the hamstring is working in a stretched position. When muscles get in too long (stretched) of a position, that’s when they’re weak and they break down. So, we have to … Read more
Reps tempo wk 1 Sets week 2 week 3 Hamstring Stretch w Torso rotation 30s Slow 3 3 3 Hip Mobility Hip Mobility Warm up 4 medium 3 4 3 … Read more
In Part 1 of this article I showed how too many games allied with persistent training can lead to player overload and fatigue. This in turn will lead to injuries or burnout for players and the Podcast from Off the Ball highlights this in a gifted GAA player asked to do too much at a … Read more
Session Format Exercise Sets and Reps Hamstring Stretch w Torso rotation do 2 – 3 sets every day Core engagement / Fascial Stretching Dowel Massage Foot Banded Ankle Distraction Hip Mobility Routine 3 sets every day Maximise Mobility Belt Box Squat 2 x 5 reps as a warm up
Reps Tempo Wk 1 Sets Wk 2 Sets Wk 3 Sets Wk 4 Sets Wk 5 Sets Forward to Lateral Hop stop 5 Medium 5 4 3 2 1 Seated Box Jump 4 FAST 4 5 4 3 2 Split Squat Jump – Elevated Rear foot 3 FAST 3 4 3 4 3 TRX Heel … Read more
It is as its always been – everyone wants to win!!! Coaches, players and parents all want to win. It’s not right or wrong in my view, I’m the same and I see it in my little boys at home as well all the young players I help to coach. Kids love competition even from … Read more
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This is a topic that I have covered previously (Daily and Warm Up Exercises) And Most likely will do so again in the future but today i want to present a quick routine aimed at development athletes Warm ups will change depending on the group or sport and the training session that you have planned … Read more
Article from HVMN.com The ketogenic diet gained popularity through the weight loss community. It’s a low-carb (often 25g per day), high-fat diet triggers the body to burn fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. With increased popularity, there has also been an increase in keto-naysayers; they think it’s a dangerous fad fueled by the common … Read more
These days we hear a lot of reports on how much time kids spend on their devices and one of the problems with that is that it takes away time spent playing outside. That’s time lost on running, jumping, climbing etc all of which helps develop a child’s all round athleticism and movement skills. The … Read more