Due to the nature of the sport, soccer players tend to have a high risk of knee injuries, but by including certain exercises you can help prevent these injuries, or speed up recovery post-injury. I had to learn this the hard way… Back in 2004 I was taking Judo lessons in my quest to become… Continue reading Sore Knees? Here’s How to Fix Knee Pain
Category: soccer conditioning
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?
Machine Workouts are Outdated – Mini Report, Part 3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 Many high schools and gyms have… Continue reading Machine Workouts are Outdated – Mini Report, Part 3
How to Develop Elite Soccer Power
Develop Soccer Power and Improve Soccer Fitness Training: 5 Common Myths Revealed about Strength and Conditioning for Young Soccer Players -Guest Post by Mike Grafstein With so much info on the internet, TV and magazines you must understand these 5 common myths about strength and conditioning for youth soccer fitness training. This is a… Continue reading How to Develop Elite Soccer Power