SoccerFIT Academy - Functionally Integrated Training
Functionally Integrated Training for Soccer
This weeks homework is the next progression from last weeks workouts.
DAY 1:
90 seconds on 30 seconds off x 15: Total Workout time = 30 minutes
Performed on a track or treadmill with an intent to cover as much distance as possible. We run these workouts on a Woodway Curve treadmill or on a Cybex [...]
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In PHASE 2 we will progress to workouts that encourage game like fitness and speed of play. The workouts become faster paced and slightly more complex. For those that have not mastered the key aspects of PHASE 1 we will continue to focus on those foundational needs, but for most of our players, we will [...]
This week marks the start of our in-season training program. Although we have been training for several weeks, the focus has been more towards group organization and orientation. This week we begin our 8-week spring training program that will take us right up to our peaking and championship phases in late May, June and July.
Here [...]
This week you need to test your soccer fitness by completing the following tests…
CAP Soccer Specific Interval Test:
Here is a link from a former post with video on how it is to be completed and recorded…http://174.121.38.125/~moody/soccerfitacademy.com/?p=312
The other test is our 90 Second Interval Test:
Here is a link from a former post with video on how [...]
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