Cathe, quick question for you

[Universal Soldier]

For a person in my young condition, I cannot keep up with you. But maybe that's a good sign.

Anyways, I've been wanting to develope an advanced muscular output for soccer.

Our coach actually told us to watch the FitTV to see if we could get anything out of it, and let me say, your work is better than the rest on that programs on.


My main question is that is it beneficial for a 16 year old to be TV/DVD training with your level of fitness? I believe your workouts surpass normal weight lifting and endurances that I currently do (i.e.) 2 mile runs, leg curls, jump squats, and lunges with 35lb weights for 10yd.

I would like to know if your workouts should be done on a daily basis and if so, should it be presented to people of my standard?


Thanks for your time and I hope you can respond.



-Guile








" Motivation is sometimes a greater asset than power. "

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Guile! Nice to hear from you. I'm so happy you are enjoying the show. I know the workouts on Fit TV are a little less intense then my original versions plus you are at an age where it is more acceptable to introduce you to a formal weight training program.

I really think you will be fine joining us for the shows, however, as I tell everyone who is starting out in an exercise program, it is always best to check with your doctor first. Also, it maybe helpful to seek out the advice from a conditioning coach and show him the types of exercises you are participating in. Perhaps he/she can offer you further guidance on safety and technique.

Thank you for writing and I hope you'll join us again. Take Care!

 

[hounddogs]

Hi, Guile,

Obviously not Cathe, but I am a high school girls soccer caoch, and I feel that Cathe's cardio and circuit workouts are excellent cross-training for soccer.

As far as heavy lifting, that should be done in the off season as the season's demands on your body are already great enough without your system being asked to build muscle. Furthermore, heavy muscle is not necessarily suited to soccer, except for maybe fullbacks.

Plyometrics and intervals are what I have my girls focus on, as well as strength that involves the weight of your own body like push-ups, triceps dips (great for the throw-in muscles), all kinds of ab and core work like crunches and planks, walking lunges, etc. We even do some yoga as it's good for mental focus as well as flexibility, both of which are vital to soccer performance. Good luck! Sorry to butt in.

--Ann

 

[Universal Soldier]

"RE: Cathe, quick question for you"

That's great.

The girls here in Webster, NY are doing definate similar exercises to you Ann. I thank you for the feedback and it is great to hear from a coach's perspective. Good luck with your season and I hope your team does well!

Also, thank you Cathe for the heads up and advice, I will definately use it.

Many thanks again to you both.






-Guile

" Motivation is sometimes a greater asset than power. "