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Soccer Case Study: Fitness Levels for Different Positions
In the following case study, 14 top-level soccer players were filmed and studied during 5 different matches. The objective of this experiment was to determine the different levels of fitness required to play certain positions.
Most would agree the fitness demands of a midfielder would be greater than a defender or a striker. A strong case would [...]
Soccer Conditioning-Resistance Is Futile
Recently we’ve been discussing Weight training and soccer conditioning.
Without a shadow of a doubt weight training also known as Resistance training is very important and a crucial ingredient in search for that elusive contract.
The problem is this, many soccer players and coaches have not identified the importance of resistance training.
Is it a shame or a [...]
Soccer Fitness-Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not. When you play him, he will win
Before you start your journey into the soccer world you must be aware of the physical requirements. Soccer requires a high level of physical fitness. Don’t underestimate the levels of fitness that are required for soccer. Players at the highest level can run up to 15 km’s per game. The running involved is not a [...]
Soccer Conditioning-Which System Should I Use? The Nervous System.
When reading soccer magazines and related soccer books, all the attention seems to be focused on the various physiological and anatomical components of the human body. This is a very simple outlook on the requirements of soccer. If your serious about your soccer and want to develop to your fullest potential you must base your [...]
Soccer Conditioning- The Fitness Requirements Of Soccer Part 2.
Soccer performance these days depends upon a wide range of factors such as skill level, teamwork, nutrition and psychology. But the most important factor and the one that separates the elite from the rest of the world is soccer conditioning. We talked about how modern players are bigger, stronger and fitter and how this is [...]