Fitness suggestions

[Anonymous]

for my U13 son who is primarily a defensive midfielder. He jogs a mile a day a few days a week and plays futsal one day per week, but that's about it outside of soccer practices, which are currently on hold for the winter. He used to practice with my husband, but currently cannot. I'd love to try to help him bulk up a tad - he is short, which is fine, but also very slight. I've had him work out a tad with me with hand weights (when I do my own exercise), but that's the only idea I have come up with. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:for my U13 son who is primarily a defensive midfielder. He jogs a mile a day a few days a week and plays futsal one day per week, but that's about it outside of soccer practices, which are currently on hold for the winter. He used to practice with my husband, but currently cannot. I'd love to try to help him bulk up a tad - he is short, which is fine, but also very slight. I've had him work out a tad with me with hand weights (when I do my own exercise), but that's the only idea I have come up with. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.

If you have the money, see a certified performance trainer. They can help manage all this stuff. Just some comments on what you wrote. I'm not sure if jogging a mile does much. I believe in sprinting. Sprinting helps increase speed and strength. Sprinting is a plyometric exercise so it builds overall power and strength. Sprinting builds cardio as well but remember to fully recover in between sprints...overwise it's cardio which isn't terrible but it's not sprinting. He should play as much soccer/futsal as possible to increase game conditioning, which consists of a lot of sprints, jobs, walks, change of direction, etc. As to bulking up...be careful. You want to build strength which isn't always building "show muscles"...biceps, pecs, etc. There are many body weight programs out there. He should as a start be able to do push ups, chin ups, bilateral squats and unilateral squats. and like I said...sprint. add some hill sprints as well. To add weight...add calories. Put peanut butter on everything he eats. Just some ideas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:for my U13 son who is primarily a defensive midfielder. He jogs a mile a day a few days a week and plays futsal one day per week, but that's about it outside of soccer practices, which are currently on hold for the winter. He used to practice with my husband, but currently cannot. I'd love to try to help him bulk up a tad - he is short, which is fine, but also very slight. I've had him work out a tad with me with hand weights (when I do my own exercise), but that's the only idea I have come up with. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.

If you have the money, see a certified performance trainer. They can help manage all this stuff. Just some comments on what you wrote. I'm not sure if jogging a mile does much. I believe in sprinting. Sprinting helps increase speed and strength. Sprinting is a plyometric exercise so it builds overall power and strength. Sprinting builds cardio as well but remember to fully recover in between sprints...overwise it's cardio which isn't terrible but it's not sprinting. He should play as much soccer/futsal as possible to increase game conditioning, which consists of a lot of sprints, jobs, walks, change of direction, etc. As to bulking up...be careful. You want to build strength which isn't always building "show muscles"...biceps, pecs, etc. There are many body weight programs out there. He should as a start be able to do push ups, chin ups, bilateral squats and unilateral squats. and like I said...sprint. add some hill sprints as well. To add weight...add calories. Put peanut butter on everything he eats. Just some ideas.

+1. I would add core exercises (sit ups, etc.). The core muscles are key to soccer.

[Anonymous]

OP here - thank you for the suggestions, I really appreciate it.
Among the other suggesions, I will try to get him to eat more calories. He does eat regular meals (plus some normal tween/early teen unhealthy stuff), but he is just rail thin.

[Anonymous]

Ask the older boys in your club who are D1 commits who they train with. Most players who will play in college have been working on strength, agility, and fitness outside of the club and can refer you to qualified, soccer-savvy trainers. Small group training can make it more affordable and more fun for the kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:for my U13 son who is primarily a defensive midfielder. He jogs a mile a day a few days a week and plays futsal one day per week, but that's about it outside of soccer practices, which are currently on hold for the winter. He used to practice with my husband, but currently cannot. I'd love to try to help him bulk up a tad - he is short, which is fine, but also very slight. I've had him work out a tad with me with hand weights (when I do my own exercise), but that's the only idea I have come up with. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.

If you have the money, see a certified performance trainer. They can help manage all this stuff. Just some comments on what you wrote. I'm not sure if jogging a mile does much. I believe in sprinting. Sprinting helps increase speed and strength. Sprinting is a plyometric exercise so it builds overall power and strength. Sprinting builds cardio as well but remember to fully recover in between sprints...overwise it's cardio which isn't terrible but it's not sprinting. He should play as much soccer/futsal as possible to increase game conditioning, which consists of a lot of sprints, jobs, walks, change of direction, etc. As to bulking up...be careful. You want to build strength which isn't always building "show muscles"...biceps, pecs, etc. There are many body weight programs out there. He should as a start be able to do push ups, chin ups, bilateral squats and unilateral squats. and like I said...sprint. add some hill sprints as well. To add weight...add calories. Put peanut butter on everything he eats. Just some ideas.

Jogging is good in conjunction with sprinting. I would look at 5k training programs (not couch to 5k, plans for people who race 5ks and want to improve time)- they will combine endurance and sprinting both of which translate to soccer

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

for my U13 son who is primarily a defensive midfielder. He jogs a mile a day a few days a week and plays futsal one day per week, but that's about it outside of soccer practices, which are currently on hold for the winter. He used to practice with my husband, but currently cannot. I'd love to try to help him bulk up a tad - he is short, which is fine, but also very slight. I've had him work out a tad with me with hand weights (when I do my own exercise), but that's the only idea I have come up with. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.


This is a total BS post. Who’d post stuff like this?

Me. Sorry that it is not the complaining and criticizing of various clubs that seem to often dominate discussions. I'm seeking advice to help my child in his goal. His coach is not the friendliest or most helpful, so I was hoping to get some advice here - which I did, and thanks to those who provided it, I appreciate it.

Please ignore that jerk.

Anyhow, if/when your DS jogs, get him to do it while dribbling a soccer ball.

We had my lanky 14 year old start working with a personal trainer once a week. It’s expensive ($90/week) but he LOVES it. I think it’s a good investment in his health and confidence. I had tried doing videos with him and he clearly knew nothing about proper technique and didn’t want to listen to mom. Now that he knows some basics he does lift at home on his own and follows some you Tube and Tick Tock routines. (I like Sydney Cummings on You Tube BTW).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here - thank you for the suggestions, I really appreciate it.
Among the other suggesions, I will try to get him to eat more calories. He does eat regular meals (plus some normal tween/early teen unhealthy stuff), but he is just rail thin.

I doubt that is a result of eating too little. Young boys grow and develop muscles as a result of puberty which happens at different ages for different kids. When it kicks in and your son's body is ready to grow more muscle it will also take care of making sure he is hungry so he eats enough to build the muscle.

[Anonymous]

What was once offered for free we must now pay for. Best fitness suggestions? Play at a club which don’t nickel and dime every added piece of training.

[Anonymous]

Once teachers are vaccinated, I don't know why the calculation should be any different than it was pre-covid. If a person is too health-compromised to teach a room full of kids harboring different viruses and bacteria, they should not take a job as an in-person teacher. Start transitioning to something else NOW and let the districts hire replacements or increase class sizes rather than hold the kids hostage at home.

Feel free to start your own thread to complain about another club - ours does not offer additional training, either for money or for free, and this is irrelevant to my question.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Once teachers are vaccinated, I don't know why the calculation should be any different than it was pre-covid. If a person is too health-compromised to teach a room full of kids harboring different viruses and bacteria, they should not take a job as an in-person teacher. Start transitioning to something else NOW and let the districts hire replacements or increase class sizes rather than hold the kids hostage at home.

Feel free to start your own thread to complain about another club - ours does not offer additional training, either for money or for free, and this is irrelevant to my question.

This is actually quite special. A quote from a different thread combined with a response which appears to have nothing to do with either the quote or this thread, but which does make a complaint about irrelevancy. Keep it up whoever you are!

[Anonymous]

does he like chess?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

for my U13 son who is primarily a defensive midfielder. He jogs a mile a day a few days a week and plays futsal one day per week, but that's about it outside of soccer practices, which are currently on hold for the winter. He used to practice with my husband, but currently cannot. I'd love to try to help him bulk up a tad - he is short, which is fine, but also very slight. I've had him work out a tad with me with hand weights (when I do my own exercise), but that's the only idea I have come up with. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.


This is a total BS post. Who’d post stuff like this?

Me. Sorry that it is not the complaining and criticizing of various clubs that seem to often dominate discussions. I'm seeking advice to help my child in his goal. His coach is not the friendliest or most helpful, so I was hoping to get some advice here - which I did, and thanks to those who provided it, I appreciate it.

Please ignore that jerk.

Anyhow, if/when your DS jogs, get him to do it while dribbling a soccer ball.

We had my lanky 14 year old start working with a personal trainer once a week. It’s expensive ($90/week) but he LOVES it. I think it’s a good investment in his health and confidence. I had tried doing videos with him and he clearly knew nothing about proper technique and didn’t want to listen to mom. Now that he knows some basics he does lift at home on his own and follows some you Tube and Tick Tock routines. (I like Sydney Cummings on You Tube BTW).

Can you recommend your DS trainer?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

for my U13 son who is primarily a defensive midfielder. He jogs a mile a day a few days a week and plays futsal one day per week, but that's about it outside of soccer practices, which are currently on hold for the winter. He used to practice with my husband, but currently cannot. I'd love to try to help him bulk up a tad - he is short, which is fine, but also very slight. I've had him work out a tad with me with hand weights (when I do my own exercise), but that's the only idea I have come up with. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.


This is a total BS post. Who’d post stuff like this?

Me. Sorry that it is not the complaining and criticizing of various clubs that seem to often dominate discussions. I'm seeking advice to help my child in his goal. His coach is not the friendliest or most helpful, so I was hoping to get some advice here - which I did, and thanks to those who provided it, I appreciate it.

Please ignore that jerk.

Anyhow, if/when your DS jogs, get him to do it while dribbling a soccer ball.

We had my lanky 14 year old start working with a personal trainer once a week. It’s expensive ($90/week) but he LOVES it. I think it’s a good investment in his health and confidence. I had tried doing videos with him and he clearly knew nothing about proper technique and didn’t want to listen to mom. Now that he knows some basics he does lift at home on his own and follows some you Tube and Tick Tock routines. (I like Sydney Cummings on You Tube BTW).

Can you recommend your DS trainer?

Where are you located? In Maryland or Virginia or DC?

Maryland

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for my U13 son who is primarily a defensive midfielder. He jogs a mile a day a few days a week and plays futsal one day per week, but that's about it outside of soccer practices, which are currently on hold for the winter. He used to practice with my husband, but currently cannot. I'd love to try to help him bulk up a tad - he is short, which is fine, but also very slight. I've had him work out a tad with me with hand weights (when I do my own exercise), but that's the only idea I have come up with. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.


This is a total BS post. Who’d post stuff like this?

Me. Sorry that it is not the complaining and criticizing of various clubs that seem to often dominate discussions. I'm seeking advice to help my child in his goal. His coach is not the friendliest or most helpful, so I was hoping to get some advice here - which I did, and thanks to those who provided it, I appreciate it.

Please ignore that jerk.

Anyhow, if/when your DS jogs, get him to do it while dribbling a soccer ball.

We had my lanky 14 year old start working with a personal trainer once a week. It’s expensive ($90/week) but he LOVES it. I think it’s a good investment in his health and confidence. I had tried doing videos with him and he clearly knew nothing about proper technique and didn’t want to listen to mom. Now that he knows some basics he does lift at home on his own and follows some you Tube and Tick Tock routines. (I like Sydney Cummings on You Tube BTW).

Can you recommend your DS trainer?

Where are you located? In Maryland or Virginia or DC?

Maryland

If you are in Montgomery county and interested to talk my info is below. I would be happy to answer any of your questions. We are located in Rockville.

I’m not the PP but I love in Rockville. Do you offer virtual training for 12 yer olds? If so, how does it work. Otherwise, I will have to sign her up once COVID is over.