Want to become a better athlete? Here are 10 things to target to start in your journey there;

Fitness can be broken down into 10 different areas:

Strength
Speed
Coordination
Balance
Power
Agility
Flexibility Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance
Stamina
Accuracy

So if you plan to train by yourself these are the things you need to keep in mind when planning your sessions.  The best exercises are ones which combine these areas e.g. squats, ladders, and shoulder press. There are many more but these are just a few examples and are easily implemented into your training.

Here is a simple programme for you to try if you are stuck for ideas,

Day 1

Warm up

Ladders x 3 sets (one foot, two feet, side steps, icky shuffle)

Squats x 3 sets x 5 reps

Shoulder Press x 3 sets x 5 reps

Bent Row x3 sets x 10 reps

Plank x 3 x 1min

Stretch

Day 2

Warm up

Ladders x 3 sets (one foot, two feet, side steps, icky shuffle)

RDL x 3 sets x 5 reps

Pull Ups x 3 sets x 5 reps

DB Bench press x3 sets x 10 reps

Sled x push & pull & Farmers walk x 3 x 1 length

Stretch

If you need more inspiration or would like to go into more detail about technique and progressions then give us a call or book a session. 01732 451979

Keep up the good work

Richard AKA “Dickie”