strength and resistance training

  1. How Can I Improve My Speed as a Grassroots Footballer?

    How Can I Improve My Speed as a Grassroots Footballer?
    Speed is one of grassroots football’s great levellers. It’s an attribute that can nullify a range of technical and tactical strengths if it’s used at the right times in the right ways. Unfortunately, speed is largely a naturally gifted trait. In simple terms, you’re either born with raw pace or you have to work at it. And even if you...
  2. Strength and Resistance Equipment That Can Improve Your Football Skills

    Strength and Resistance Equipment That Can Improve Your Football Skills
    While honing technical skills is a very important part of football training, strength and conditioning work is equally as important. Football is a highly physical contact sport. In order to muscle opposition players off the ball, you need lower, core and upper body strength. Strength and conditioning work on the training pitch also improve speed, acceleration and balance. But there...
  3. Four Items of Fitness Equipment That Bring the Gym into Your House

    Four Items of Fitness Equipment That Bring the Gym into Your House
    Do you ever struggle to find the time to work out at the gym? Don’t worry, as you’re certainly not alone. Simply getting to and from the local gym can take precious time you may not have. But with the right equipment, you can bring the gym to your home. Iron Gym strength and fitness equipment allows you to workout...
  4. A Circuit Training Regime for Increased Leg Strength

    A Circuit Training Regime for Increased Leg Strength
    Lower-body strength is crucial for optimum performance on the football pitch. It is the strength and power in the legs that can propel a footballer forward with a sudden burst of pace. Tackling, guarding the ball and remaining balanced whilst in possession all require strength and conditioning work, and this circuit training regime should deliver the desired results if it...

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