Football Fitness Federation Podcast #180 "Are We Preparing For The Demands Of Today Or Tomorrow?" With Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper
Mar 23, 2022
Gareth Sandford, an Olympic and Paralympic Sport Scientist, teams up with Damien Harper, a Lecturer in Coaching & Performance, to delve into modern football's evolving demands. They discuss the importance of high-intensity game models and the balance of risk versus reward in training. The conversation highlights deceleration training as a crucial factor in player performance and injury prevention. They also advocate for personalized training regimens and the integration of aerobic conditioning to boost recovery and athletic development in a competitive landscape.
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Rising Demands of Modern Football
- The modern game demands more matches and increased game speeds, affecting player preparation and recovery.
- Understanding this shift is crucial to managing the physical costs of higher intensity play effectively.
Deceleration Demands Exceed Acceleration
- Players perform significantly more decelerations than accelerations at high intensity in football.
- Decelerations generate much higher forces, impacting injury risk and requiring focused training attention.
Microdose Aerobic Conditioning Regularly
- Microdose aerobic work using low intensity and critical speed training year-round to build fitness.
- Use short 15-20 minute aerobic sessions during the week without disrupting other training components.