Started Back into GAA, Help?

dundalkfc10

Started back playing GAA, havnt played since I was about 21, 27 now.

Started pre-season tonight having done nothing only play 1 game of soccer a week last few years.
Was pretty hard actually very hard
Warm up then running a 10 by 10 metre square in twos and back to the front while every minute a game went on in the middle 2 V 2 for 30seconds, Done this for about 15 mins, in the middle twice
Then done core work for about 10 mins, the usual press up, sit up, squats, planking etc... could do the most of it
Next was 2 lads 20 yards apart, 1 in middle and you had to run to each end with ball handpassing it to lad on end getting it back, 1 min 1 min off (while you were on the ends you had to do sit ups and when the man got to you up handpass and back down) Done 3 times (Done all bar odd break while doing sit ups)
Then 3 V 3 games for 10 mins, on off every 60secs
11 Min run at end, 45 seconds jog 45 seconds 3/4 pace (done 90% id say)

I know il need to do some work on my own, training going to be Tues Thurs and Sat

Student again so cant really afford the GYM (no Gym at college im at, only small one)

Anyone got any tips what I could do at home myself and what would be good. I wanna bulk up a bit, would be a bit skinny but not very skinny and wouldnt be very strong

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dundalkfc10 wrote: »

Started back playing GAA, havnt played since I was about 21, 27 now.

Started pre-season tonight having done nothing only play 1 game of soccer a week last few years.
Was pretty hard actually very hard
Warm up then running a 10 by 10 metre square in twos and back to the front while every minute a game went on in the middle 2 V 2 for 30seconds, Done this for about 15 mins, in the middle twice
Then done core work for about 10 mins, the usual press up, sit up, squats, planking etc... could do the most of it
Next was 2 lads 20 yards apart, 1 in middle and you had to run to each end with ball handpassing it to lad on end getting it back, 1 min 1 min off (while you were on the ends you had to do sit ups and when the man got to you up handpass and back down) Done 3 times (Done all bar odd break while doing sit ups)
Then 3 V 3 games for 10 mins, on off every 60secs
11 Min run at end, 45 seconds jog 45 seconds 3/4 pace (done 90% id say)

I know il need to do some work on my own, training going to be Tues Thurs and Sat

Student again so cant really afford the GYM (no Gym at college im at, only small one)

Anyone got any tips what I could do at home myself and what would be good. I wanna bulk up a bit, would be a bit skinny but not very skinny and wouldnt be very strong

Gah player myself - zero fitness qualifications I must warn you - but... for me, it's the 3 Ls: Legs, Leg, Legs... it's what most people ignore but I've got a lot of leg work in (mainly through heavy squatting) in the past 12-18 months and I think it's made such a difference to endurance and just really helped my ability to 'get round the pitch' as they say. Also, needless to say, squats and good leg work should improve your 'first step' and explosiveness.

rayana

if i was you i'd seriously consider yoga of some description. After a gap from playing like that, you're going to want to avoid injury at all costs. Nothing better for that than keeping the muscles supple and staying flexible IMO.

nice_guy80

rayana wrote: »

if i was you i'd seriously consider yoga of some description. After a gap from playing like that, you're going to want to avoid injury at all costs. Nothing better for that than keeping the muscles supple and staying flexible IMO.

See a strength and conditioning coach.
Get program done up for your needs and what you have available in terms of gym/equipment.
Go at it as best you can in terms of time and resources.
Review in few months time.

Chancer3001

Crossfit or circuit training helps overall fitness. Might help your gaa.

I'd also recommend box jumps, sprints, and pull ups if you can do those at home easy enough.