The off-season is a great time to mentally and physically recharge the batteries. It is also a great time to put in some work and set yourself up for success in the future. We detail our top 5 tips for making the most of your time off.
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AFL is a physically demanding game characterised by unpredictable fast-paced change of direction, contact and repeat speed efforts. As such, adjustments and modifications must be made to the training programs of older players to ensure longevity in the sport.
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Collaboration between S&C and medical staff is crucial to ensure players are assessed, tested and subsequent preventative exercises prescribed. They also need to encourage and empower the players to drive their own programs.
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Many physical therapy practices in the US have invested in chambers and tanks with one Colorado chiropractor operating one frequently visited by players from the Denver Broncos and another in New York charging clients $90 for a 3min visit. It may however be a while until we see a similar trend in Australia.
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Certainly the energy that is created when the gym is full of athletes provides an extremely motivating and challenging training environment. But whether athletes lift in small groups or in pairs, both individual physical and psychological attributes need to be carefully considered.
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