Because all movement originates from the core, it’s important for soccer athletes to develop a strong midsection to improve performance with other compound exercises and athletic movements. First of all it’s important to recognize that your “core” is more than just your abs. It includes all of the muscles in your torso that support the spine and… Continue reading A Strong Core Improves Performance
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Warm Up Exercises For Soccer
A proper dynamic warm up will not only help prevent injuries during soccer games and practices, but it will also lead to a more powerful performance on the field, or in the gym. The exercises demonstrated in the videos below will prepare your muscles, joints, and nervous system for the activities ahead, enabling you to… Continue reading Warm Up Exercises For Soccer
Our Soccer DVD is Now a Digital Download!
We are very proud to announce that our already popular DVD, “Building the Complete Soccer Athlete: Train Like a Pro” has been converted to MP4 format and is now available as a digital download at: –> Soccer Training Program This development was in response to many requests from customers and subscribers to make our DVD… Continue reading Our Soccer DVD is Now a Digital Download!
Nutrition and Supplementation for Athletes
Nutrition and exercise or athletic performance are strongly related yet many athletes tend to focus only on their physical training and neglect their nutrition. Proper nutrition can enhance physical performance and maximize benefits derived from exercise. Conversely, poor nutrition can undermine exercise programs and athletic endeavors leading to sub-optimal performance, injuries, premature aging and even… Continue reading Nutrition and Supplementation for Athletes
Is Strength Training Safe for Youth Soccer Fitness Programs?
For years medical and exercise professionals, soccer coaches, and parents discouraged prepubescent youth from resistance training. The old school of thought was that strength training would damage the growth plates and retard or stunt children’s skeletal development. Some coaches and soccer players also believed that resistance training would cause the athletes to become slower. In… Continue reading Is Strength Training Safe for Youth Soccer Fitness Programs?
Are You Wasting Your Time Doing Too Much Cardio?
Hello again! It looks like we’re FINALLY getting some warmer weather and a little less rain here in Toronto, Canada, and I’m starting to see more and more people getting outside and going for long runs. As a soccer player, doing more cardio might seem like a great way to improve your athletic endurance as… Continue reading Are You Wasting Your Time Doing Too Much Cardio?
Training for Soccer Speed
(This is a guest post from Free Footy Tips) When it comes to playing and training for football, speed and agility should be at the forefront of any player`s mind. These days, with football played at such a frenetic pace, a lot of emphasis is put on the stamina side of the game and while… Continue reading Training for Soccer Speed
The Importance of Sleep for Better Athletic Performance
I just recently received an email from a customer who had ordered our DVD, “Building the Complete Soccer Athlete: Train Like a Pro“, and he raised a couple of good points which I wanted to discuss. Here is his message: ———————————————— Josh, I received your video in the mail yesterday and watched it last night.… Continue reading The Importance of Sleep for Better Athletic Performance
Machine Workouts are Outdated – Mini Report, Part 3
Guest Post By Mike Grafstein B.Ph.Ed, CAT(C), YCS, RMT Courtesy http://www.EliteSoccerPower.com Next let’s compare these two exercises and decide which one has a better value for athletic performance on the soccer field. Let’s look at the lying face down hamstring curl and the on your back hip raise. Many high schools and gyms have… Continue reading Machine Workouts are Outdated – Mini Report, Part 3
Machine Workouts are Outdated- Mini Report, Part 2
Guest Post By Mike Grafstein B.Ph.Ed, CAT(C), YCS, RMT Courtesy www.EliteSoccerPower.com Next let’s compare two other exercises and decide which one has a better value for athletic performance on soccer field. Let’s look at the leg press (sitting with leg bent at knee) and the squat. Many high schools and gyms have some form… Continue reading Machine Workouts are Outdated- Mini Report, Part 2