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Expert: John Izzo Date: 10/8/2007 Subject: game day
Question
My name is Rolly Schmidt and I am a PE ( Strength and Conditioning teacher - grade 11/12 ) at McRoberts Secondary School in Richmond. Today I came across 4 young men in my class who believe that on a game day there should be little or no workout. They say that the workout will negatively affect their performance on the ice, by making them tired. I told them that working out with light weights, bike, maybe some foot speed drills - will get their muscles ready for the game. We have just started working out ( Sept ) and the class is working on full body workouts, nothing too extreme. These boys do more talking than working out. I told them that the way that they have structured their workout, that it will not affect their game. IF they lifted heavy or lifted their max, it would affect their performance.
My question - > Is there any facts or articles that support my claim ?
I would be interested in any books, or articles, magazines etc.
Thanks for your time
Rolly Schmidt
Answer There are some articles available on the effects of pre-game activity at a number of sources: nsca-cc.org, pubmed.org, t-nation.com, standapartfitness.com, etc, etc. I think the fact that the men don't want to do any type of structured exercise prior to a game is a disciplinary issue. They need to focus and respect what you ask of them. I don't think shoving articles in their face is going to help the matter. The amount of exercise done prior to a game is not as important as the intensity. Glucose levels may deplete depending on diet, and movement prep work has been shown to mentally and physically prepare players before competition. On the whole, you are both right, but both parties are on the fence. One side needs convincing...
