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Machine_Head
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Posted: 10/03/2014 at 1:07pm |
I played TT in my teens in mid to late 90's. I took a very long break and came back to playing again just this June. My muscle stamina was not like before. Whenever I do multiball training my leg muscles, especially the muscle group above the knee gets really tired. Today, I pushed myself to the limit by doing a basket full of balls non-stop. As I was approaching the last few balls my legs just turned to jelly and I dropped to the floor like I had no legs.
Are there drills or exercises to help with strengthening my leg muscles? Are there food I can eat that can help? Thanks. |
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dannyreventon
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Just keep doing the multiball drill. It will strengthen your legs! :)
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I don't think there aren't any special TT drills to strengthen your legs... They will certainly improve your footwork but if you want to strengthen your muscles just keep playing/practicing and try hitting the gym and focus on your leg muscles. Single leg workouts + plyometrics will definitely improve your balance and strength, here is the list of some examples:
-single leg squats -pistol squats -box jumps -jump rope Also I included a beginner plyometrics workout link: http://youtu.be/bHFQRWvrs1U you can youtube the above exercises for proper form and instructions. Edited by DreiZ - 10/03/2014 at 6:43pm |
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It could have to do with potassium and/or magnesium deficiency - eat bananas/spinach/supplements. Running on stairs is my preferred exercise for leg muscle stamina. I had a similar problem after many years of absence. It went away after about 7-9 months, 1-2 times a week at the club. Don't worry, it should go away pretty fast (at your young age... )
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For leg workouts do with legs together and apart.
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I've been doing yoga for 12 years and haven't had any problem with leg fatigue. I take it at the local community college. The scenery is very beautiful there.
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If you keep on doing multiball drills I think it will get stronger pretty quick, your muscles just needs to "wake up". You can also go to the gym and build up some strength, and I would also recommend some ladder drills.
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there are some ways to increase muscle endurance. aside from jogging 3-5km maybe 3-4x a week. you can try low-weights lifting with more repetitions meaning the weight is low and the number of sets and repetitions are more. usually on higher level players, this is done at the start of the season or what we call "Period of Preparation"
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I do one leg squats, but any kind of squats can help. Duck walk also (walk while in squat). Exercise for other leg muscles and core muscles also.
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Thanks for all your suggestions. Regarding food supplements, would our body absorb natural food or food supplements faster?
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Depends what kind of food supplements you are talking about? Natural foods are always better IMO, but you have to be conscious of when you eat and how you eat it. Food supplements in general wont cause the "full feeling" we get by eating natural foods; so half an hour before gameplay they might be more advantageous than natural foods but overall I would say natural foods are always better. This is coming from a person who have taken lots of protein supplements. If you eat healthy, no heavy carbs before play time, fruits, lean meat, meet your fiber quota you should be fine without any supplements. I also would not recommend any supplements to anyone over 40yo. After that age I would suggest consulting your physician or a nutritionist before including them in your diet. |
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I am referring to those vitamin and mineral pills you find in a drug store. I eat a healthy well-balanced diet. It could be I haven't done any sports before returning to TT hence the muscle fatigue.
Will try to eat more spinach and bananas. I guess I will take the stairs more instead of the elevator. Hope that will help. :) |
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oh yea vitamin supplements are different from food supplements.. and that's good, also include zucchini in your diet - more potassium and less calories than bananas. Good luck! Edited by DreiZ - 10/04/2014 at 12:37pm |
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