warming up

  1. 7 Muscle Groups All Footballers Should Stretch Before Playing

    7 Muscle Groups All Footballers Should Stretch Before Playing
    The nature of football puts a huge amount of strain on specific muscle groups. If these muscles aren’t properly warmed and stretched beforehand, the consequences can be severe. Pulls, strains and tears can keep footballers out of action for months — so a stringent warm-up schedule before every match and training session is vital. Whether you’re a seasoned campaigner or...
  2. Essential Warm-Up Routines for Pre-Match Preparations

    Essential Warm-Up Routines for Pre-Match Preparations
    Warming up your major muscle groups before the rigours of a competitive football match or training session is crucial. Properly warmed and stretched muscles not only reduce the risk of injury, they allow you to be at the top of your game from the moment the action starts. There are some very specific pre-match warm-up procedures you can follow in...

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