Wanting to JOIN SOCCER TEAM, but I need advice on getting a soccer ready body. Help?

[Cicero]

So I'm really, really wanting to join my schools soccer team. I am doing P90X (or at least doing the workouts and not cardio :P ) I know cardio is crucial in soccer. But I need help in other areas like kicking hard. What can I do to run really fast and how can I kick harder? I don't have anyone to help me so I'm by myself :mad:

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Will building leg muscles help?

Also, I'm wanting to get a six pack. Or at least have mine show more vividly. I have a 6 pack, but it's not super noticeable but people would be able to see I have one. I've been doing the Ab Ripper X on P90X and it makes my abs sore the first five times I did it. Now it doesn't. Help?

I have a disease which makes me need more fatty foods and 2x the amount of normal calories (3000 when not working out 4000 when working out). Ive been wondering if their is an alternative to losing fat. Is there?

What are inexpensive ways of getting full without so many calories? My parents are a bit cheap. So I need help of inexpensive foods that fill me up. FYI I'm a big eater :D:P;):):cool:

How long does it take to develope pecs when working them out 1x a week? How long would it take if I did it 2x a week?

Alternative exercises to develope pecs without pushups, and huge barbell weights? (I have 2 dumbbells of about 12-14 lb. each)

[AppealToReason]

Inexpensive foods that will fill you up?
Meat, fish, eggs, some nuts, REAL vegetables. Srs. Limit your carbs if you can, they'll keep you hungry.

[futbolmaster94]

well its helps if you jog everyday and bike a lot. that will help you build leg muscle. also running will help with your stamina. for soccer skills i would suggest doing some footwork with a ball everyday. and watch some videos on youtube

[Invincible]

Stamina --> Cardio exercise. I tend to bike anywhere from 15-40kms at least three times a week and I run huge flights of stairs too (I ran up the tallest building in town a couple of times too :))

Abs --> Cardio exercise. Limiting fat in diet. Crunches help to some extent.

1 Workout --> I'd push it up to three intensive resistance workouts and 1-2 non-intensive cardio workouts (like a jog/swim/bike)

Disease --> Forget it and it'll forget you :) Don't let it get in the way.

Cheap food --> Sirloin steak. Protein works best.

Leg Muscles --> Definitely. Leg presses and squats.

Pecs --> Squats. Bench press. Works for me.

I tend to do 50 pushups every hour I'm at home, or somewhere "private". That's about 200-300ish a day when I remember. It kinda keeps me slightly warmed up especially when I'm being a couch bum and I can feel that working too.

Don't underestimate the power of the ridiculously-looking squats. Do it with weights.

[MitchMaster18]

I play soccer, I'm the star player of my team, and I'm not super muscular. Speed is important, but I would work on stamina. If you can stay in a for 20 minutes as forward or mid, or a whole half for defense, you're set. I would suggest running like 3 miles daily. And if you are gonna work out, do it every day. I do small exercises every day and it makes me slightly more muscular appearing, but mostly I feel stronger, and that's the most important component. So small work outs and stamina running is my suggestion. And as for kicking, it's kicking form that matters not leg muscle. Follow through with your knee to get more power!

[Invincible]

I play soccer, I'm the star player of my team, and I'm not super muscular. Speed is important, but I would work on stamina. If you can stay in a for 20 minutes as forward or mid, or a whole half for defense, you're set. I would suggest running like 3 miles daily. And if you are gonna work out, do it every day. I do small exercises every day and it makes me slightly more muscular appearing, but mostly I feel stronger, and that's the most important component. So small work outs and stamina running is my suggestion. And as for kicking, it's kicking form that matters not leg muscle. Follow through with your knee to get more power!

I break up my training regime.. monday wednesday friday resistance training (pretty intensive). Everyday except Sunday I'll do some cardio. Works better IMO.
Yes, feeling strength > seeing strength :)

[drpepper266]

easy, run a lot and hard, do a lot of abb work outs and leg work outs, and oddly enough run in a pool. What i do is run 20 50 yard sprints, and do 300 crunches in various ways.

[Invincible]

easy, run a lot and hard, do a lot of abb work outs and leg work outs, and oddly enough run in a pool. What i do is run 20 50 yard sprints, and do 300 crunches in various ways.

Running in a pool... try running against the waves in the sea ;)

[drpepper266]

Running in a pool... try running against the waves in the sea ;)

psh well of course thats what i do, duh lol :P. You gotta start small

[Cicero]

psh well of course thats what i do, duh lol :P. You gotta start small

Haha

Also, will p90x help me?

[transportphile]

You dont need six pack for footy. You need stamina, energy and big leg muscles and it helps to be a good sprinter. biking ,kickboxing, running, rugby all help with getting bigger leg muscles . Eat foods like eggs, pasta, meat fish and bread and eat them as a controlled diet. for gaining a long kick practice at the local park or field and just kick the ball downfield and sprint to get it back. To kick you need to be using the laces of your boot to strike the bottom or the "mouth" of the ball. Your plant foot needs to be about half a yard away from the ball. Swing your leg back as far as you can and smack the ball, following thru as far as you can. To pass the ball just simply sweep thru the ball with the side of your foot. To chip it or do a short lobbed pass just simply whip your leg back and hit the bottom ofthe ball with the area just above your toe almost scraping the ground on the way. It also depends on what position your wanting to play like me if you want to be a goalkeeper you need to also practise reflexes, catching , dead ball long distance kicking, drop kicking and over head throwing. if your a defender you need to be quite big and strong to push. for midfield and attack you need to be good at sprinting, heading and vollying.

As a former burnley academy goalie i hope this helps :)