If your level of fitness is fairly low then almost any form of regular fitness training will give you results. But what if you’re already reasonably fit and looking to push-on to another level? Or if you just want to get fitter, quicker. In that case, you should look at 10-20-30 training, which has been […]
How to Train for the Beep Test
By its very nature, the beep test (or yo-yo test) is designed to take you to the limits of your fitness levels. It’s difficult and uncomfortable towards its latter stages, but there are ways to beat it. Some of the ways to win are simply knowing the right tips and tricks for the beep test, […]
Fartlek Training for Football – How the Pros Get Fit
We laughed when we first heard of it, of course, but two days later, at the end of the first Fartlek run, we couldn’t get our breath and we certainly weren’t laughing.” Ex-Premier league player: ‘The secret footballer*“ Fartlek training is very much in use amongst football players, even within the professional game. It’s easy […]
How Fartlek Training will Get you Super Fit
What is Fartlek training? You’ve heard the term, but what does a Fartlek routine actually involve? ‘Fartlek’ is a form of fitness training that works both the aerobic and anaerobic systems to quickly improve an athlete’s fitness. It is a simple method of training that can be tailored and effectively used by individuals to specifically […]
Why 5-a-side is the Best Exercise you Can Do
Whether you play it for the love of the game, to get fit, to socialise with friends – or maybe a mix of all three – 5-a-side is arguably the best form of exercise that you can do. It provides an intense workout that few other sports can match, results in loads of social and mental benefits, […]
11 Simple Tips to Stop Aching after Sport
Sometimes the aches and pains we feel after exercise are a healthy burn. Like some kind of reassuring afterglow; you can bask in the feeling that you’re getting stronger and fitter. Other times (usually when you’ve overdone it), the pain is just downright agony. If you’ve ever literally hobbled around like the walking-wounded, struggled to sit down […]
Treat Injuries with RICE
Basmati, pilau, long grain, egg-fried. These may be some of the the first things you might think of when somebody mentions the word ‘rice’. Some of them will probably make pretty good components of a pre-match meal but in this article we’ll be talking about another type of rice, one that you need to know […]
How to do a Cool-Down After a Game
Lets be honest, how many of us do an effective cool-down (or “warm-down”) after a game of 5-a-side? Very few, by the looks of it. Maybe that’s because if you’re playing at a busy 5-a-side centre then the moment your time on the court is up, you’re unceremoniously hurried off the pitch to make way […]
14 Essential Secrets of Getting Fit for 5-a-side / Futsal
Whatever standard you are playing, it’s almost certain that you could raise your game by improving your fitness a bit more. That’s because fitness is a key component of being an effective performer on the court, and is every bit as important as your skills with the ball. It’s one of the key elements that […]
8 Simple Tips to Improve Your Beep Test / Yo-yo Test Score
The beep test is a killer, isn’t it? What starts off as an easy jog soon turns in to several minutes of grueling effort, as the beeps steadily catch up with you. The Beep Test and its more recent alternative, the Yo-Yo test, are staple fitness tests that you can easily do yourself to test your […]