How to Get in Shape for a Sport


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With August just around the corner, it's almost time for all you athletes out there to start thinking about getting ready for preseason. And whether you're starting a new sport, or coming back for another season, we know you want to impress your coach and teammates with how fit you are...right?

To be totally prepared for day one, check out Active.com, a cool site filled with advice on everything from the best sneakers to the fastest ways to build up your endurance.

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There's specific advice for each sport. For example, the soccer section has instructions on how to improve your foot skills and tips for playing defense, and even a guide to wowing your teammates with your juggling skills!


RIZWAN AZMAT

Every year coaches and athletes are faced with the same problem. For whatever reason (work, camp, pure laziness) athletes show up out of shape at the beginning of every season, especially after the summer.

Here is the exact program I use to get athletes in shape FAST. It has a high carryover to sports and will not cause overuse injuries. The following four exercises are to be done in circuit fashion.


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