The ability to run is more than just genetics. While it's true that genetics play a large role, it's not the only role. Knowing how to run can enhance your athleticism and keep your body healthy. Foundational Running Mechanics uses plyometrics to teach you the proper way to run. In this program we focus on foot strength and flexibility as much as anything else because your feet generate so much power. You will learn to use your arms and legs together in order to maximize your speed. Once you know the proper way to run, you can maximize your athletic talents.
Place barriers 4 feet apart. When you first start you want to go slow so that you get the correct movement pattern and technique. You may have to do this a few times the first session. Then work on speed over the next few sessions. Once again, you may have to do each exercise a few times. Once you have mastered speed and technique you only need to do each exercise once, (unless you trip or feel you need to do it again). Editor's Note: Barriers will be available soon from our store. If you don't have any kind of physical barrier, you can still benefit from this workout by jumping over lines of tape, or some other marker.
The exercises in the Bridge Series dynamically and ballistically improve core strength and increase hip flexibility. The exercises combine isometrics with ballistic movements. Combining these methods is a great way to stimulate your nervous system and safely improve strength. Doing these exercises four to five times a week will dramatically improve your core strength and increase hip flexibility.
Pele was famous for his ability to attack the ball and defenders alike. Not many know this, but he's probably one of my favorite athletes. Watching a video of him inspired this workout. Laterally, he was unstoppable, and his body control was amazing. As a soccer player the hips core and feet are your weapons, the greater the control of your limbs you possess the better. Your spine is a big part of that after this they will "Call you Pele", my friend. This is my first soccer workout, hope you enjoy it! Goal!!!
On the slantboard have someone toss a soccer ball at your feet and kick it back to them. Do this with your foot, in every position, on each side of your body.
