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Keep in shape for fall sports during the summer


 
Play a fall sport? Don’t get too caught up on the lazy days of summer. Preseason can sneak up on you fast. Make a promise to yourself that you will keep in shape by doing these three easy exercises. Grab a friend, your field hockey stick, and try them out. You will have fun and your coach is sure to be impressed when you return to your team in the fall. You got this, girl!
 
1. Rock the distance runs
Long distance running is a great way to stay in shape. For those of you that get bored easily, make sure you run with a friend or check out our weekly playlists for some catchy songs that will make you want to never stop running. This may sound very basic, but it is an essential to keeping in shape. Start out with a mile and see if you can make your way up to three miles. If you do this three to four times a week, you will start to see great improvements in your stamina. 
 
2. Sprints (with a twist)
We know, we know: Sprinting is tough enough with adding an extra element. This summer, challenge yourself to even tougher speed work. Try going full-out while holding your field hockey stick or dribbling a soccer ball. Aim for 10 sprints down the length of the field (give yourself a 30 second break between each one). Make sure you bring a stopwatch to chart your improvement as the season progresses. 
 
3. Work that core
A strong core is a necessity for any sport. By building up your core muscles you are also strengthening your back and helping to lessen back pain. Check out our five fave ab moves here.

BY LILI TURNER ON 5/21/2011 11:00:00 AM

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MOD MOD MOD Where I live, it's EXTREMELY hot outside, so I can't do running or sprints. Are there any exercises I can do at home that will bring the same results? Thanks!

 

 

Hey girl. Running up and down stairs will work similarly. Other than that I'm not sure. Machines are another more expensive option.

mary h.

by Cresent on 7/13/2011 6:08:34 AM

 
 



hey modSmile i have volleyball in the fall and my off season coach said that it would help if i improved my vertical/speed/agility for the fall season. I found some good places that would help me to improve this, but they are very expensive...do you have any ideas that would help to improve my speed, agility, and vertical while just working out at home? thanks! Smile
calivolleyball95




Try doing a Google search of said exercises : )




Brittany G. 
Brittany G.

by calivolleyball95 on 6/24/2011 9:34:31 PM

 
 

MOD
so i ran cross-country in school last year for the first time ever, and made varsity (o ya!) i want to do cross-country again this year, but this time train and place well at districts. we have these really nice running trails by my house that i want to use, and my mom see's where i'm coming from, but wants to make sure i'm safe. so i'm stuck using our garage Frown how can i keep my mom feeling as if i'm safe and be able to use the trails???




Find someone to run with! If you have a running buddy im sure she would feel much better about it. xoxo kerra 
Kerra S.

by krazy198 on 6/15/2011 9:12:06 PM

 
 

I have soccer in summer to keep me in shape for volleyball season!
Thanks for the tips, and p.s. SPORTS ROCK!!

by colorqueen101 on 6/15/2011 6:10:25 PM

 
 



MOD
I'm going away for the summer in two weeks, and I need to pack a good amount of jeans. The problem is that none of them fit anymore. Jeans I could wear last week don't even fit! What can I do to make sure they fit in that short of a time?




It could be water weight--decrease your salt intake/salty foods




Brittany G. 
Brittany G.

by pinkandpurple14 on 6/14/2011 8:17:44 PM

 
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