Trying to get back in shape for soccer

[cvdpoel]

Hey guys, first timer here so be gentle with me!

I'm a 26 year old music producer - so I spend a lot of time in front of a computer all day.

I'm currently 6'2" and 216lbs. When I wear clothes you can't tell that I've got some love handles, but I constantly find myself adjusting my shirts whenever they cling to my stomach.

I've joined a gym, but rarely find myself motivated enough to go, because I've never had a gym membership before and aren't sure as to what I should be doing.

I should also mention that I'm trying to get back in shape for soccer (my father played professionally back home in South Africa and I played until I was 14 and started getting into music)

Just looking for some tips as to what exercises I should be doing (I plan to go to the gym for an hour Monday-Friday), as well as any tips and tricks you have for me!

I've also attached two pictures of me so you can see what I'm working with.

Thanks in advance!

 

[James Turner]

I am James Turner. I claim some authority because Spam Removed as a Kindle Book and all the feedback I have gained has been positive. I explain my experiences of losing almost 80 pounds and keeping it off for years were managing my moods and urges is done by managing my brain chemistry.

My premise is the weight loss programs don't seem to realize one important reason we eat is for pleasure and the changes it causes in our brain chemistry causing us to feel good in a variety of ways.

I suggest using ways to provide the stimulation of brain chemicals to satisfy that need for pleasure other than more food. For some people, their life may be so limited that they act like food is their only realistic and accessible source of pleasure. These feel-good brain chemicals can also be stimulated by many other simple means accessible to all. A brisk walk will stimulate these chemicals... so after eating your programs allotted amount go for a brisk walk for the sake of greater satisfaction than eating more just because it makes you feel good. The old time after the meal's cigar or little glass of a liquor to sip on continued pleasure after eating. Develop things that your personal interests and heritage encourage. After eating a good conversation with laughter will work because the warmth of acceptance creates the hormones and the laughter in conversation create them also. A good conversation after eating also creates the blessing of deepening bonds and understanding among people, a joy that also stimulates the feel-good hormones.

The means of experiencing pleasure other than by eating will be different for each person. Read about pleasure and brain chemistry on the net for more information and ideas... it works. This added touch will make any weight program work.

James Turner

 

[Trusylver]

For gym training in preparation for soccer, you should be lifting 3 non consecutive days per week doing a full body routine, you will need to specifically be targeting the hamstrings as this is one of the most common muscles to be injured during a game due to muscle imbalance. generally soccer players have strong quadriceps and weak hamstrings. Nordics also known as hamstring raises are the best hamstring exercise for soccer players.

Cardio should be a mix of steady cardio for game endurance and short fast intervals to prepare you for actual games.

As for getting rid of the fat, exercise will help but the biggest factor in fat loss is diet.

I can be a little more specific with exercises depending on on field weaknesses if known.

Part of my job is to treat on field injuries and help with rehab in soccer players.

 

[James Turner]

My experience is that exercise is the most difficult and ineffective way to lose weight. The most effective way is to limit food intake. The use of exercise helps us to be healthy and have stamina and a better attitude about life. Exercise creates the pleasure hormones that help us feel good in a variety of ways. Exercise can help us not be dependent on food as our only effective source feeling pleasure and have a simple means of experiencing our pleasure hormones.

Most programs don't address the fact that one reason we eat is the pleasure we feel. Eating causes the brain to be flooded with the feel-good hormones that also cause us to feel a variety of other pleasant experiences including feeling safe and secure. Pleasure foods, "Comfort Foods" do this double duty by having heavy starches that rapidly convert into sugar which is also a trigger for the feel-good hormones.

Having safe sources of pleasure is unique for each individual. After eating our programs allotted meal we can eliminate that urge to eat more just because it is a joy by our doing anything else that brings us pleasure. I use exercise on my rebounder, a very small trampoline, to create those feel-good hormones quickly. I get all the value of jogging but faster and I don't need to get dressed up and go outside or have special expensive shoes.

The additional experience of feel-good chemicals can be a brisk walk or a good after dinner conversation with laughter and joy. The effective sources of our feel-good hormones will be unique to each person, but using them will prevent "Just eating more for pleasure." Explore the topic of pleasure and brain chemistry on the net for more detailed information and other ideas to help it work for you.

James Turner

 

[cvdpoel]

For gym training in preparation for soccer, you should be lifting 3 non consecutive days per week doing a full body routine, you will need to specifically be targeting the hamstrings as this is one of the most common muscles to be injured during a game due to muscle imbalance. generally soccer players have strong quadriceps and weak hamstrings. Nordics also known as hamstring raises are the best hamstring exercise for soccer players.

Cardio should be a mix of steady cardio for game endurance and short fast intervals to prepare you for actual games.

As for getting rid of the fat, exercise will help but the biggest factor in fat loss is diet.

I can be a little more specific with exercises depending on on field weaknesses if known.

Part of my job is to treat on field injuries and help with rehab in soccer players.

Thanks for the quick response!

I haven't played in awhile, but my position was primarily left forward, (sometimes I'll drop back and be a more attacking midfield)

My biggest weakness on the pitch is probably endurance - I'm pretty tall so power isn't an issue. I've been out of the game for awhile so I'd imagine my endurance is even worse than before.

 

[Trusylver]

Endurance is all about long cardio sessions and game time. it is the off season here but my husband still plays casual games twice per week plus gym sessions just to be able to keep up with the young blokes and avoid injuries when the season starts. it is hard work at 50 to keep up with guys in their 20s