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Title: Fitness & post match conditioning for 40 plus players
Post by: Jimmy Tiwana on October 03, 2020, 02:03:16 PM
Having hit the wrong side, lately I have realised that I need a lot longer recovery period following a game to be match ready again.

I dont follow a rigorous fitness training, but do have a decent fitness routine inclusive of little strength training and some aerobics. But am  keen to know if you guys do anything special or different to improve that post match recovery period.
Title: Re: Fitness & post match conditioning for 40 plus players
Post by: Jimbo on October 03, 2020, 02:22:18 PM
Few of the older blokes at my club swear by foam rollers for post game recovery.
Title: Re: Fitness & post match conditioning for 40 plus players
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on October 03, 2020, 02:43:10 PM
At 37 I admit to finding it weird how people struggle from mid 20's onwards with recovery etc. Until recently I carried a lot of weight too but always felt able to play every day etc. Now, having lost just shy of 6 stone, I find it even more weird when those in their 20's profess to be 'unable' to play multiple games/days in a row.

Maybe I'm just lucky
Title: Re: Fitness & post match conditioning for 40 plus players
Post by: jonny77 on October 03, 2020, 03:38:09 PM
I'm 43 and apart from a shoulder issue regard myself as pretty fit generally. However, I think a big part of recover when you get older isn't just fitness, but also stretching and ensuring your diet is pretty good also. Would also recommend a foam roller as part of the stretching/recovery process also.
Title: Re: Fitness & post match conditioning for 40 plus players
Post by: brokenbat on October 03, 2020, 04:48:05 PM
Foam rolling is magic.

Diet can also help - most diets that cut down sugar and/or processed food (vegan, keto, paleo) tend to reduce inflammation in the body and lead to much faster recovery times. Kohli swears by his new vegan diet (says his recovery is much faster). I have personally noticed that whenever I am eating clean (no processed food, lots of veggies, no vegetable oil) I do feel better after a tough workout. But this is highly personal and people tend to get very emotional when discussing diets - would encourage you to do your own research, but one of the MANY benefits of clean , wholesome eating is faster recovery. Most of the top athletes will attest to this.
Title: Re: Fitness & post match conditioning for 40 plus players
Post by: jayralh on October 04, 2020, 10:21:43 AM
Vegetable oil is poison. Must avoid it at all cost. It is fully synthetic with zero nutritional value.
Title: Re: Fitness & post match conditioning for 40 plus players
Post by: Byo on October 04, 2020, 11:36:34 AM
I'm 50 and swear by a few pints of cider.
Title: Re: Fitness & post match conditioning for 40 plus players
Post by: stamper on October 04, 2020, 07:47:21 PM
I'm 50 and swear by a few pints of cider.

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