But, in the scheme of athletics, to call a truce with fitness is, at first, a necessary step for survival and later, an exercise which tests, cultivates, and reaffirms your confidence, desire, and ability to make an impact in the game. The approaches that different coaches and players take to fitness are as wide as the Grand Canyon. Or on the opposite end, there are the animals, the work horses that lead the pack and thrive on the challenge of pushing past the barrier of comfort. Whoever you are, if want to be a good player or coach, fitness is something you must do in order to remain or make an impact at a competitive level. It took me 26 years to learn the importance of building a fitness base in a gradual and methodical way, rather than killing myself to get through the most difficult standards on the first day.
Fitness is like building a house.
Before you lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement, it is important to understand the language that is used in the above and following statements. In other words, you can talk during the workout. You're not gasping for air. The air you take in is enough for your body to continue to perform the aerobic workout, burn fat, and are low to moderate in intensity, 50-80 percent of your main output. Anaerobic workouts are used to increase speed, explosiveness and strength.