7-on-7 Football--Work on Speed and Change-of-Direction

7-on-7 Football--Work on Speed and Change-of-Direction: As you play in your 7-on-7 football games to prepare for football season this fall, work on improving your speed and change-of-direction. You can't tackle anyone in 7-on-7 football, so work on your speed and footwork to get better!

Improve your change-of-direction during 7-on-7 games by perfecting your technique as a defensive back, linebacker, receiver or quarterback. Do the repetitions the right way--everytime! Perfect practice makes perfect



You can also improve your speed during games. You get faster by running fast. Train your muscles to fire faster. Run routes at full speed and cover your man at full speed. You don't have to wait until your formal team practices to get faster. Let your coach see your speed improvement when fall practices start.



Body positioning is critical if you want to improve your change-of-direction speed. You will need dynamic balance. In many sports, it is not that easy to change direction and accelerate because you are often off balance.



The best running backs, receivers, defensive backs and linebackers all have great dynamic balance.



Having great dynamic balance means that you are able to maintain your center of gravity over a constantly changing base of support. Thus, quickness and agility drills help you to improve dynamic balance and change-of-direction acceleration while not wasting motion.



Improve your change-of-direction with these drills and then apply them during your 7-on-7 games:



1. jump rope (one foot, two feet, slalom, Ali shuffle, backpedal)



2. speed ladder drills



3. cariocas, tapiocas, back pedals, shuffles, toe taps



4. hip turn and hip flexibility drills



Use your 7-on-7 football games to improve your skills and help your team win this fall.



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Get Your Pre-Baby Body Back with Fit Yummy Mummy

Get Your Pre-Baby Body Back with Fit Yummy Mummy:
Fit Yummy Mummy Review

By: Mark Dilworth, BA, PES

www.FitYummyMummy.com
What Is It?

This lifestyle program for busy moms is a comprehensive guide to what’s arguably the most widespread, challenging and frustrating issue faced by moms today: how to get their pre-baby body back. For almost all mothers the changes their bodies incur during pregnancy coupled with the countless responsibilities that motherhood bring spell trouble for regaining their pre-pregnancy figure.
There is no shortage of fitness, diet and fat loss products on the market today. You can find a veritable library of conflicting arguments almost anywhere you choose to seek information on the subject of fitness for women, whether it’s online, at your local library, through contact with personal trainers, or through the (less reputable but nevertheless very common) ranks of wannabe experts: aka, those frustrating people with no qualifications and no practical experience but are self professed experts because they ready the last issue of Shape magazine.
What Sets This Product Apart?
As the title suggests, this product is specifically for moms wanting to get fit. Literally all aspects of losing fat and getting fit are covered – and the best part is that it is written specifically for busy moms.
The material is presented in a manner both chatty and educational – it’s kind of like having a friendly conversation with a close friend that happens to be a fitness expert (with the added benefit of being able to refresh your understanding of the matter at any given time, simply by scrolling back to the relevant section!)
The tone of the book presents a welcome contrast to the other fitness products so freely available elsewhere on the Net: it’s friendly, understanding of the unique situations moms face, informative, and above all, commonsensical. No unrealistic recommendations, 2 hour workouts, or zero-carb diets here: it doesn’t take long to see that this lady knows what she’s talking about when it comes to mom’s lifestyles (and did I mention she’s a mom too?)
What’s Actually Included?
There’s a quick section on getting started and goal setting along with some morale-boosting advice on how to stay on track throughout the program, and then it’s straight into an action plan to get you started on the path to burning baby fat and getting your body back.
The Supportive Nutrition Plan is next – this is particularly helpful! Every conceivable nutrition issue is covered, from how often you should eat to what you should keep in your pantry. And on top of that, it includes a ‘Create a Menu Planner’ to guide you in creating every meal to support your success.
Next, the Fit Yummy Mummy fat loss workouts are covered, but not without easy to follow explanations of the why’s and the how’s for every part of the workout program. The workout plan even offers four different formats that you can plug into your lifestyle, something not found in any of the cookie cutter fat loss programs on the market. My favorite part of the workout section is that regardless of your exercise (or lack of exercise) background, there is a workout designed specifically for you. And no matter what you fitness level is, none of the workout programs require more than 90 minutes a week.
Finally, there’s a section called the Busy Mom’s Fat Loss Companion crammed with easy to use tools and resources like a goal setting sheet, fitness journal, exercise descriptions and even a ready made grocery list. The author has figured out every excuse and obstacle busy moms have and addressed them all.
Just Because It’s Detailed Doesn’t Mean It’s Confusing
Sound overwhelming? It’s actually very user-friendly. Not only is this e-book packed with sound practical advice and the whole thing is laid out in a very logical and easy-to-understand format, but it comes with a Quick Start Guide to make sure you start acting (and seeing results) fast. The tone of Fit Yummy Mummy light and non-threatening (no scientific terminology here!) and it proceeds in a logical manner from step to step, with plenty of photos and descriptions to ensure that you are doing everything right.
Troubleshooting
In my opinion, one of the best parts: a follow up e-mail coaching series from the author that keeps you on track, gives you daily fitness tips and even healthy recipes. While most moms have the best of intentions, staying on track is tough. This follow up e-mail coaching series is the perfect solution.

The Verdict
Regaining their pre-pregnancy body is a daunting task for most moms, but the author’s personal experience and hands on work with over 250 moms is pretty reassuring; and she certainly knows how to break it down for even the most exercise illiterate. In addition to the main features detailed above, there are plenty of valuable extras included to make getting your pre-baby body back as easy as possible: checklists, do’s and don’ts, printable workout sheets, even ready to follow meal plans!
All in all, two thumbs up from me: when the information on hand is as detailed, easy to absorb, and – above all – reliable as Fit Yummy Mummy, you really can’t go wrong.
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3 Reasons You Can’t Keep Weight Off Your Body

3 Reasons You Can’t Keep Weight Off Your Body:
A program based on “weight loss only” has a major flaw–your body fat will still be high. And, its the body fat that poses a danger to your health.

I have seen it happen to people again and again. Companies continue to rake in the bucks selling fad diets and quick weight loss programs that don’t work long-term. Don’t buy them. Start transforming your body for good this time!
Don’t wait for the next new diet or fitness gadget coming out this spring. With some expert guidance and hard work, you have what you need to start leaning out your body.
Don’t let these 3 reasons keep you in “weight regain mode”:
1. Try to change your body’s composition—that’s the key to keeping the weight loss away for good. Try to burn fat, lose inches and shrink your body. You will have to be more patient but the results will give you good health and you will look great in the mirror.
Regular strength training builds muscle mass, burns fat and helps you to increase range of movement, strengthen bones, tendons, ligaments, improve your ability to do everyday activities, improve health, help prevent accidents, injuries, and sickness. “Weight loss only” programs won’t give you these benefits. And, you must continue to build muscle mass or you will lose muscle mass (atrophy because of inactivity).
Do you want to tone and shape your muscle fibers and minimize the fatty marbling that’s found in flabby, weak muscles? Do regular strength training. You will not only increase muscle mass and overall body tone, but your metabolic rate will improve and help you burn more calories during the day and at rest.
Women who exercise on a regular basis with both strength training and cardio exercise are able to perform more work without tiring and are less likely to sustain fractures resulting from osteoporotic conditions. This also helps you slow down the aging process. A healthy, lean body gives you the best chance to live a longer, quality life. So, stop trying to lose weight and start transforming your body!
Numerous studies indicate that muscle mass may decline by 20% to 40% between age 20 and age 65. So, it is critical to continue a regular strength training program throughout your life.
2. How have you been eating this year? Don’t starve yourself trying to lose weight. If you are going to strength train and have it be effective, you must eat enough to feed your muscles.

Eat right and often. Eating small meals every 3-4 hours will keep your metabolism humming and your energy up.
If you have some bad eating habits, don’t try to change them all in 2-3 days. You may have had bad eating habits most of your life. Don’t set yourself up for failure by thinking all your bad eating habits will be gone in 2-3 days. You will be more successful by taking steps such as severely limiting fast foods and sugars. These two steps will slash tons of calories and make you healthier. Meanwhile, replace these foods with the whole, healthy foods on your meal plan. The substitution method works.
You physically depend on your body to work, live an active life and exercise regularly. And, its been proven that you won’t be mentally sharp if you take in unhealthy food.
3. Get the nutrition you need from food. Don’t depend on supplements to significantly build your body up, burn body fat or lose weight. It won’t work long-term. Write down what you eat and compare it to your meal plan until you get good at knowing what, how much and when to eat. Get help with calorie needs here.
Get lasting weight loss by not trying to “just lose weight.”
Be sure and download my FREE 14-Day Accelerated Fat Loss Program and get started changing your body!
“Exercise is not my life…..exercise makes my life better!”
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