Christy “CJ” Landwehr
In this episode Jacob and Christy began with small talk they discussed the technical aspects of the call and Christy's background in footy. Christy shared her journey to footy and how her background in soccer and rowing helped her. Jacob emphasized the importance of strength training as the foundation for conditioning and how it complements running, agility, and other components of fitness. They also discussed the benefits of rowing for footy, including the strength and cardiovascular endurance it provides.
Jacob and Christy discussed about her football journey, which has taken her from playing in Victoria to Darwin and Queensland. They discussed the benefits of playing in Darwin's opposite season, including the importance of game time and how it has helped Christy improve her fitness and endurance. They also talked about Christy's recent premiership win with Bond University and her current season with Nightcliff in Darwin, where they have a new coach and are halfway through the season. Additionally, they discussed the Nightcliff team's game plan and the importance of consistency, as well as the differences between male and female coaching styles.
Jacob provided detailed recommendations for a comprehensive training program that includes strength training, conditioning, and recovery sessions. He suggested incorporating specific exercises such as sprinting, agility drills, and speed endurance intervals, as well as swimming and yoga for recovery. He emphasized the importance of managing load and monitoring heart rate to avoid overtraining, and provided tips for doing so. Overall, his program is designed to improve fitness and performance for football players at different levels of development.
Jacob discussed various post-game recovery strategies, including active recovery activities like pool sessions, yoga, and ice baths to help with recovery. He emphasized the importance of replenishing lost water and recommended drinking a liter of water every hour for two hours after a game. Andreae also mentioned the benefits of good quality sleep and ice baths for cooling the body temperature. Overall, Andreae's strategies focus on helping athletes recover quickly and perform at their best on the game day.
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