Category — Football

It’s football season and that means sitting in front of the television for the entire day on Sunday to watch all the games. It also means eating all of that great food that’s not necessarily great for you. But luckily for you, from Monday to Saturday you can train for your big day on Sunday to soften some of the blow.

You don’t have to run wind sprints in 100 degree heat, or go up against 300-lb lineman, you just have to follow a training regimen that maximizes results from a total body workout. If you’re a guy who plays flag football or if you’re just looking to lose body fat and gain some lean muscle, then you could benefit from a football training regimen.

Most of the exercises focus on lifting a low amount of reps through a high amount of sets. This is due to the fact that you want “explosive” muscles because the movements in the game football require that.

Give it a shot and see if you notice some improvements in both your body and your game.

Bodybuilding.com lists the best types of workouts for football players. They feature two different programs contstructed by a couple of the site’s avid readers and amateur football players.

Being that most positions in football require short, explosive bursts rather than sustained ones, the first workout promotes the 5 x 5 routine (5 sets of 5 repetitions) allowing for 20-40 seconds of rest between each set. It also stresses the importance of a “total body” workout which can help prevent injuries by targeting every muscle group.

The workout incorporates weightlifting, plyometrics, running, and agility drills. This isn’t just a workout for prospective NFL players, anyone from weekend warriors to casual flag football players can reap the benefits!