| When playing soccer, you want to have endurance | | | | stamina done through long distance runs, biking, long |
| and stamina. When you have these, you can perform | | | | swims, and jump rope. Also build your quick stamina. |
| well the entire game and not be letting up as the game | | | | These are things like sprints, drills, and other agility |
| gets into the later moments where you might really | | | | based, burst speed exercises. |
| need to make plays. There are many things that you | | | | Learn to relax leading up to your game. You don't |
| can do to help you increase your soccer stamina. | | | | have to train hard the day before a game as you |
| Fuel the body right all the time. This means that you | | | | need a break. Keep it simple and preserve your |
| are eating the diet that you know you need to be | | | | energy. |
| eating. Before games, fill up on carbohydrates as | | | | Make sure you are well rested getting proper sleep |
| these will give you the slow burning energy that you | | | | before games. If you are sleepy, you are going to |
| need to perform well. | | | | have huge problems. |
| Make sure that you have proper hydration in your life. | | | | Work on other muscle groups that you don't use when |
| You don't need to be going into a game dehydrated at | | | | playing soccer. The more muscle that you build and |
| all. Get the water you need during the day but at the | | | | have endurance helps you play better. |
| same time make sure you aren't water logged as this | | | | Make sure you drop any excess weight that you |
| will hold you back. | | | | might have and don't need. Even dropping a few |
| Try to work on the two types of stamina that you | | | | pounds will help you perform better as you will be |
| need to build while playing soccer. The first is long term | | | | lighter. |