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Wednesday, June 06, 2018 • , UK

The Footballers Secret to Staying Fit

Football
By Peter Smits

Every sportsman values the importance of keeping fit so as to stay on top of his game. Football players, most of all, follow regular training and fitness routines especially during the off-season. To keep the team ahead the players must train hard and follow the rules of sportsmanship.

Let’s a look at the most successful British football club of all time,  which has over 200 supporter clubs in more than 50 different countries, and see how their players  have managed to stay on top.

Liverpool FC

Liverpool FC, founded in 1892, is a club loved by many and has its name right next to fame and glory,having won 7 FA cups, 5 European cups, 18 league titles, 8 league cups, and 3 UEFA league cups. Some of their most prominent players include Robbie Fowler, Terry McDermott, Peter Beardsley, Tom Watson, and Ian Callaghan.

Reiseshop shared that Liverpool FC athletes ensure that they improve their flexibility and mobility, follow a healthy nutritional plan, observe good sleeping habits, and strengthen their weak links. Each of these targets is addressed based on the specific athlete’s requirements, weaknesses, and strengths. Let us take a look at these one after the other.

Achieving Mobility and Flexibility

Every sportsman recognizes the importance of reducing his/her chances of getting an injury. To be able to perform optimally, a high level of mobility and flexibility is essential. Mobility of the joints and the flexibility of the various muscle groups in the body are essential to staying fit. Players are known tooften spend at least about 30-45 minutes each day working on their stretches and other flexibility and mobility improvement routines. You can work on your stretching with a partner or you can try a static band-assisted stretching if you do not have a training partner.

Focusing more power to improve your weak links

Weak links could be areas such as the ankle, forearm, neck, knees, and the rotator cuffs. You can avoid falling into bad habits and be able to improve your performance by strengthening your weak links. You can achieve this by engaging in exercises that focus on these areas of the body. Observing this necessary procedure would ensure that you maintain your strength and stability and keep you on top of your game.

Following a proper diet

To be able to stay fit and healthy every athlete is required to follow and maintain specific nutrition schedules and standards. This not only helps to ensure faster healing after an injury, but also sees that the athlete remains fit at all times and is capable of adequately following an often strenuous physical exercise routine.

 

Observing a healthy sleeping pattern

A good sleeping habit  is essential for the rejuvenation of the heart and blood vessels, restoration of the appetite, insulin response balance, restoration  and repair of the body tissues, maintenance of muscle mass, and keeping a sharp mind. Ensure that you observe at least 8 hours of sleep each day to stay healthy and strong. Try going to bed and waking up at fixed times every day. You would be able to sleep better, if you happen to be experiencing some anxiety, by getting a light workout and taking a shower before bed.

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