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cool down, development, Exercise, Fitness, football, rugby, speed, Sports, training, warm up - April 02, 2018

Warm up and cool down properly

Warming up and cooling down are equally important whenever you exercise, but if you want to give yourself the best chance of getting through this period then make it mandatory! Warming up Increased muscle temperature for optimal flexibility and efficiency. Dilates the blood vessels supplying the muscles with a greater volume of oxygen and nutrients minimise stress on your heart Reduce muscle soreness Increase synovial fluid around the joints aiding in protecting those knees and shoulders Helps to mentally prepare for task ahead Warming up before any sport or a workout is crucial to aid prevention of injury...

Dynamic Sports leg Warm Up Exercises

This three minute warm up video will give you a brief demonstration on how to warm up before a sporting event. The exercises in this video focus on dynamic stretching. This type of stretching is proven to be more beneficial than static stretching mainly for the reason that it keeps you actively moving so this maintains your hear rate and blood circulation. The warm consists of leg and full body movements. Primary focusing on the legs and lower body muscle groups. This warm up is ideal for use speed training exercises for products such like the FH kinetic leg band...

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April 15, 2017

Top 10 Football Speed Training Methods

In football, speed is as important as strength. In fact, speed and agility are crucial for winning the match. However, you can't just improve your speed by running a few laps every morning. You need to follow proper drills that have been chalked out particularly for footballers. Speed training methods have been designed to work the tendons, core, and leg muscles. It is vital that you train at such an intensity which is equal to the intensity you'll experience during the game. This will improve performance and minimize injury. The following ten football speed training methods will build stamina...

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April 06, 2017

9 Reasons Why Prowlers are becoming the best pieces of fitness equipment ever

A prowler might appear to be quite simple, yet it is the most vicious tool you will find among fitness equipment. Prowlers can be used for fat loss, conditioning, sport-specific training, and build up of muscles among other purposes. Apart from working all the muscles of your body, the prowler also tests your mind. Here are nine reasons why you need to incorporate a prowler in your fitness routine. Versatile equipment The prowler can be used in such a way that it delivers numerous training effects. Similarly, it can be manipulated to develop a variety of energy systems. The prowler...

Where Sprinters Start Training First?

Sprinting has been used since the first humans lived on Earth, as they needed these skills to catch prey. However, it’s only in recent years that it has become both a fitness trend and a huge part of athletics competitions. The benefits of sprint work include enhancing athleticism, building muscle and burning calories. Recent studies have also shown short, rapid bursts of sprinting are more effective than long jogs or hours in the gym. Sprint work needs significant strength to cope with reaction forces, which cannot be honed with regular gym work. Try doing some drills with a foam...

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