When fall volleyball season is over, do you feel the way you do once the holidays have come and gone? You’ve worked tirelessly for weeks, even months, to prepare for a big event. And now that it is all over, you’re left with a feeling of emptiness while, perhaps, breathing a sigh of relief.
It is natural to want to “chill out” after a busy volleyball season. After all, you worked hard and your body and mind deserve a rest. Plus, training in the cold of winter isn’t appealing.
It is okay to take some time off, but you shouldn’t abandon your volleyball workouts until next season. It’s better to stay active with lighter workouts, which help with weight maintenance and staying in shape. And you’ll be ahead of the game when the next season rolls around (which is usually sooner than you think).
Have you thought about off-season volleyball training? Volleyball relieves boredom and can work different muscle groups, letting your trained muscles rest and repair during the off-season. Unlike running and cycling, sports such as handball, racquetball, basketball and lacrosse involve changing directions while volleyball, which strengthens ligaments around your knees and ankles. They’re also great cardiovascular exercises. Don’t forget about stretching and strength training during your off-season routine.
Strength training for volleyball is a common and routine part of any player’s strength and conditioning program. You have certainly come to the right place if you are just starting a strength training routine or are just beginning volleyball.
Strength training for volleyball is a must-do! Volleyball is a highly competitive sport that requires athletes to be quick, powerful and coordinated. Volleyball players are well known for sticking to their strength-training program. They realize the extreme benefit that strength training for volleyball has on their performance. Any athlete wants to gain an edge over her opponents. Strength training delivers that edge.
Finally, don’t leave stretching and strength training out of your off-season routine. For lighter workouts, lower the intensity by using less weight.
Keep moving through the winter months, and you’ll be in fighting shape for your next volleyball season. Join us this winter for fun, exercise and keeping yourself active in volleyball.
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I’m looking for a place to play volleyball and improve my skills. I am applying for the Army volleyball team in Feb and need assisstance sharpening my skills.
Its always nice to know that you would like to sharpen your skills in volleyball. I would recommend that you join a league or club to do this. What I do is mostly work with kids and some adults that needs to start with basic techniques in passing serving, setting and hitting. It sounds like you have been playing for some time now. I would like to suggest also is to go to the CHRVA.ORG website. I know that they would post some volleyball leagues in the local area of Montgomery, Howard, Virginia and in the DC area. I know that the facility in Rockville called Champions Field house has some adult volleyball in the winter.