Week 3 Workout 2






For my 2nd workout this week, and my 6th workout out of 16, I decided to play soccer. Besides providing good practice for our class tomorrow, I believe this was a promising workout session. I worked out with my friend in this class Nicholas, and another friend who doesn't attend Vanier. We went to a field near all our houses, and we played soccer for close to 2 hours instead of 1 hour. I guess we got too caught up in the enjoyment of the game. Applying the Fitt principles, starting with frequency, I would say doing this workout 3-4 times a week is a good way to maintain consistent cardiovascular and muscular endurance. The intensity of the workout session was moderate to high, since soccer involves constant movement, and we barely actually took any breaks from running around, shooting, 1v1s, and chasing the ball when we shot off target because we didn't bring many extras. This continuous movement was crucial in keeping my heart rate elevated for the entirety of the workout. The time we spent playing was 2 hours, which I will actually say isn't the best time for this sort of workout. I would say that 75-90 minutes would be a solid duration for improving endurance, coordination, and overall stamina. We may have overdone it, but time flies when you're having fun. The type of exercise in soccer is aerobic. It is an aerobic activity that engages multiple muscle groups, including the legs, core, and even upper body for balance and control. While we were not doing games or playing extremely seriously, I still tried to work on my agility, speed, and foot-eye coordination. Overall, consistent soccer training can lead to improved heart health, better flexibility, and greater universal fitness. Above all, and what I enjoy the most about soccer though is the social aspect, it's just fun to play and chat with people while you play. I have played soccer since I was 6 years old, and it never gets boring.

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