Best form of Fitness training for Hurlers

curious guy

I play a bit of Hurling and want to improve fitness attributes to my game particularly speed of the mark, strength and endurance. I have the skill but want to have that extra bit of fitness. I train with the hurling team and push myself but think I need more just looking for some GAA opinions on this please?

Marse

Options I’ve used in the past for gaining fitness outside training with the team are , the old reliable jogging and swimming. For non-impact, spinning is great.
For the best results I’ve ever had on my own, integral training on a treadmill ( a min jog, 30secs or a min close to sprinting for 20mins upwards) or 10mins slow jog(10km/hour) then step it up 1km/hour every min until you sprint for a min (15 or 16km/hour.) Step it back down by 1km.hour every min. Once you reach 10 again you can go back up again or jog at 10 for the rest of it( 5 to 10 mins ).

Hope this is of some use.

curious guy

Thanks Marse. I have a treadmill at home and some fields so will maybe give it that interval training a try. Was thinking of a bit of cycling on days I am not training with the nice evenings? any thoughts

itsallaboutheL

Marse wrote: »

Options I’ve used in the past for gaining fitness outside training with the team are , the old reliable jogging and swimming. For non-impact, spinning is great.
For the best results I’ve ever had on my own, integral training on a treadmill ( a min jog, 30secs or a min close to sprinting for 20mins upwards) or 10mins slow jog(10km/hour) then step it up 1km/hour every min until you sprint for a min (15 or 16km/hour.) Step it back down by 1km.hour every min. Once you reach 10 again you can go back up again or jog at 10 for the rest of it( 5 to 10 mins ).

Hope this is of some use.

interval training;)

curious guy

Got ya

nice_guy80

do weights twice a week - big lifts. squats, deadlifts, bench press, pullup

followed by lots of short sprints - shuttle runs. maybe factor in resistance power training while running - using a shute or sledge. its all about power and strength

enjoy

Marse

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

interval training;)

Indeed!!!:o

curious guy

okay got that....t this is slightly varying off the original thread bt what do people think about other sports such as boxing, kickboxing,circuit training for aiding fitness for hurling? just puttin it out there..

itsallaboutheL

curious guy wrote: »

okay got that....t this is slightly varying off the original thread bt what do people think about other sports such as boxing, kickboxing,circuit training for aiding fitness for hurling? just puttin it out there..

i think your best bet is to go to the Fitness forum and throw up your stats and goals and you'll get sorted out

curious guy

oh rite im jus new to this thing is all yeah mite do that.... done the interval training on the treadmill there last nite say its pretty good alri..... I was pumping sweat in no time :eek:

curious guy

Just wondering in relation to the weights how many reps and sets would ya recommend niceguy08?

Marse

curious guy wrote: »

Just wondering in relation to the weights how many reps and sets would ya recommend niceguy08?

To tone up, use a lighter weight 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps, to build muscle use a heavier weight 3 set, of 10 reps

curious guy

thanks marse

nice_guy80

ah, no. tone up? ffs

Just do 5-7 reps with a heavy weight. builds power and strength. go over to fitness forum and they'll sort you out straight

Marse

nice_guy80 wrote: »

ah, no. tone up? ffs

Just do 5-7 reps with a heavy weight. builds power and strength. go over to fitness forum and they'll sort you out straight

Heavier weights and lower reps builds muscle!!!

Curious guy, go to your gym and get a program from a trainer.

nice_guy80

exactly.

more strength and power/speed. crucial in hurling.

pprendeville

Who do you hurl with. I'm on the North side and am in a similar boat to you. If you wanted to join me road biking for stamina your welcome. I do about 60-100km a week. Best to time yourself and improve on it. Don't train for long cycles really. Hurling is all aout reaction so short cycles at speed are best I find and throw in an odd long cycle to prepare fro extra time in matches.