Shin Splints, CrossFit For Strength/Endurance, Running Program Advice, Zinc Supplements and Struggling With Sleep!
Today on the podcast:
Just with lockdown people are running more on the roads, find myself shin splints and a tightness coming from the back of my calves becoming an issue any tips / stretches to prevent this? Also gyms closed, what upper body exercises should I do? 01:06
If you’re inclined to struggle in the strength/anaerobic side of things, would a CrossFit style workout be suitable to help build the anaerobic capacity while hitting strength requirements? Ie. Doing an AMRAP or EMOM etc. 09:51
How would you structure your week of running to be ready for Football when it returns? Are we better doing shorter runs/longer runs or a mixture of both? Is tempo running length of field runs a good way of going about this? 14:36
What sort of running do you recommend for Gaa players in the off season? 19:16
Is it a good idea for a GAA player to take zinc supplements? 23:23
Struggling to get into a good sleeping habit (getting 8 hours a night going at the same time etc) do you have any advice on how to get a good sleeping structure/ habit in place? 29:08
Brian is a qualified personal trainer, sports nutritionist and strength and conditioning coach.
He is the best selling author of the book The Fitness Mindset and currently travels the world as a professional speaker. He also hosts the #1 podcast The Brian Keane Podcast.