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str8 · Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 1

I'm a big soccer fanatic love watching it, love playing it. I need some tips on how to get faster, more endurance, and quicker reaction time. If anyone can help me please I really need it.

swanso5 · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:50 am Post subject:

to improve speed - get stronger
to improve endurance - soccer players don't need anymore endurance...you need interval training, sprints etc
to improve reaction time - plying more soccer in competition type settings

ballas38 · Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 123 Location: Greece

It's been a while since asked, but someone might be searching for somethnig about soccer skills improvement.

http://expertfootball.com/

This site contains lots of stuff and videos on how to improve fitness, technique, tactics etc..

Also, about the speed thing. I think lowering your body fat improves speed. I remember when i was 9% and really fast (although muslceless above my waist) and now i am 17% and quite slow for my standards (although stronger).

swanso5 · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:31 pm Post subject:

true, the leaner you are the less wt you have to propell through the air

ballas38 · Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 123 Location: Greece

I'm playing soccer tommorow with some friends. From experience at it, i know i have to eat what i eat before a workout (2h before).

What should i do to prevent muscle catabolism coz i won't have eaten for 4h when it finishes.
Can an energy drink help me?? When should i take it??? Right before it? Every some minutes (when a goal is scored i have the time to drink some)?

Boss Man · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:59 pm Post subject:

I'd just go for something that easy to have, like a Chicken Sandwhich, or half a Protein shake, and something like Low Salt Peanuts, to get some Carbs.

Don't bother trying to drink energy drinks between goals, it depends on how many are scored and when, it's not a very good way to control the intake.

I'd also be tempted to eat about 30 minutes before the game, or you'll be well out of energy possibly near the end, if you eat 2hrs before playing.