50 min
How Can I Improve my Explosiveness and Speed on the Field? The Women's Footy Podcast: Fitness Tips for the Female Footballer
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- Football
In this episode of The Women's Footy Podcast, Jacob delves into the importance of strength as the foundation for improving speed and explosiveness on the field. He uses the analogy of the chicken and the egg to illustrate that, similarly, strength precedes conditioning in the realm of strength and conditioning. Jacob emphasizes the common mistake of prioritizing conditioning over strength training, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that prioritizes building strength first.
Jacob expresses frustration with individuals who solely focus on conditioning without considering the importance of strength training. He observes athletes engaging in various conditioning exercises such as running, sprinting, and plyometrics, neglecting the foundational aspect of strength. According to Jacob, these individuals fail to recognize that strength is essential for enhancing athletic performance and should be prioritized in training programs.
In conclusion, Jacob underscores the significance of prioritizing strength training to improve speed and explosiveness on the field. He emphasizes that strength serves as the cornerstone for athletic performance and urges athletes to incorporate strength-building exercises into their training regimens to achieve optimal results. By highlighting the importance of strength as the foundation for athletic development, Jacob provides valuable insights into effective training strategies for enhancing performance.
The Women's Footy Podcast is brought to you by Fitness Works. Fitness Works is a world-class gym with 3 convenient locations in Darwin City, Nightcliff and Alawa, offering the latest equipment, with friendly and fully qualified staff. For more info, check out www.fitnessworksnt.com.au
Join the FootyFitFam Channel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob_andreae
Download a copy of Jacob's ebook, Strength and Conditioning 101 for Female Footballers:https://www.jacobandreae.com/female-footballers-ebook
In this episode of The Women's Footy Podcast, Jacob delves into the importance of strength as the foundation for improving speed and explosiveness on the field. He uses the analogy of the chicken and the egg to illustrate that, similarly, strength precedes conditioning in the realm of strength and conditioning. Jacob emphasizes the common mistake of prioritizing conditioning over strength training, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that prioritizes building strength first.
Jacob expresses frustration with individuals who solely focus on conditioning without considering the importance of strength training. He observes athletes engaging in various conditioning exercises such as running, sprinting, and plyometrics, neglecting the foundational aspect of strength. According to Jacob, these individuals fail to recognize that strength is essential for enhancing athletic performance and should be prioritized in training programs.
In conclusion, Jacob underscores the significance of prioritizing strength training to improve speed and explosiveness on the field. He emphasizes that strength serves as the cornerstone for athletic performance and urges athletes to incorporate strength-building exercises into their training regimens to achieve optimal results. By highlighting the importance of strength as the foundation for athletic development, Jacob provides valuable insights into effective training strategies for enhancing performance.
The Women's Footy Podcast is brought to you by Fitness Works. Fitness Works is a world-class gym with 3 convenient locations in Darwin City, Nightcliff and Alawa, offering the latest equipment, with friendly and fully qualified staff. For more info, check out www.fitnessworksnt.com.au
Join the FootyFitFam Channel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob_andreae
Download a copy of Jacob's ebook, Strength and Conditioning 101 for Female Footballers:https://www.jacobandreae.com/female-footballers-ebook
50 min