EXERCISE for derby freshmeat
Derby can get you in shape, but it is also a good idea to build your fitness base for roller derby. Although if I'm honest here the advice I'm about to give you is not something I adhere to myself as much as I possibly should!
Quick Top Tips for exercise
Cardio
Outside of derby I may engage in (quite) infrequent jogging, plyometrics and fast walking or cycling into uni or work.
Quick Top Tips for exercise
Cardio
- Do some aerobic exercise once or twice a week, for 20-60 minutes.
- It is more effective to do repetitions of short intense bursts rather than one long run. For however long you do an interval for give yourself half that time to recover in-between.
Outside of derby I may engage in (quite) infrequent jogging, plyometrics and fast walking or cycling into uni or work.
I can also recommend watching videos on YouTube You can add resistance to many of these by wearing of holding your skates for extra weight.
I have done 8 minute abs occasionally, which kills my core for the next few days but I do notice a difference when I do it regularly.
Do remember to stretch - particularly after practice, otherwise your body will seize up for the next few days.
Also do tell your coaches of any injuries or medical conditions you have and be careful generally when rebuilding yourself after an injury.
I have done 8 minute abs occasionally, which kills my core for the next few days but I do notice a difference when I do it regularly.
Do remember to stretch - particularly after practice, otherwise your body will seize up for the next few days.
Also do tell your coaches of any injuries or medical conditions you have and be careful generally when rebuilding yourself after an injury.