Well, I am thinking the "In like a Lion " saying has definately held true as I stare out at a beautiful Winter storm and my Big Ram 1500 sitting untouched..
I am using this chance to post on general thoughts of SerieA Fixtures, Champions League, and training..
I am incredibly delighted to see Juventus starting to click..La Vecchia Signora.."The Old Lady" of Italian Futbol is closing the gap between itself and Serie A leaders Inter Milan..
Alessandro Del Piero is continuing his rennasiance at 35 yrs young!
My Favorite Footballer- Antonio Cassano- Put on a Clinic vs AC Milan and must finally be given the respect he his due from Azzurri manager Lippi...
Training is "in Season" as I am playing indoor Thursday nights..I am ever increasing GPP (work capacity) training , and trying to limit Lifting to 2-3days per week..
As I am in my 4th year back in the sport, the first area of concern among minor league ranks is game day "Pre Match" and "Post Match"training
Most participants simply kick around - static strtetch before matches and after, simply do nothing to encourage recovery whatsoever...
Through trail and error I have come up with what seems to work best for me:
PRE MATCH:
I follow RENEGADE (DROM) - RED- its a Dynamic Range of Motion program - It is a fluid series of movement in progression that can be done in as little as 10yd area..I use a stopwatch and clock 4min blocks as below
- RED- 4minutes
- jog slow pace- 4 minutes
- RED-4minutes
- Juggling- 4minutes
At this point I am "Ready to go". I DO NOT employ long static stretches as I feel it reduces elasticity of muscle and actualy makes me feel weak...plus I attribute this to my Season 1 Hamstring issues...
RED can be found in numerous books my Coach John Davies www.Renegadetraining.com
POST MATCH-
I like to use a basic "Warrior Sequence" - Yoga - yes yoga...holding each position for min 30seconds...This sequence is a 10min block and really boosts recovery...
Next Post I will get into Day after match training and general Supplementation...
