Hopefully your players have kept fit over the summer - there's 101 ways to exercise, whether it's going to the gym, a game of touch in the park or going for bike rides. Any exercise will help them to maintain a good level of aerobic fitness.
To help them stay on track, we recommend you share this legs focused cardio plan with your team. It's free to view!
What's in the Session?
In this free plan, we include some simple exercises players can begin to incorporate into their individual pre-season training. These dynamic exercises don't need any extra equipment and will help players to begin improving their fitness and power for the start of the season.
Be sure to share these exercises with your players and encourage them to work on their handling, even if it's only a game of touch with friends in the park!
View and download this session for free (requires login).
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