Share

Chiefs' head of sport science details players' lockdown training regime

Kaizer Chiefs head of sports science Jarred Marsh has revealed the new methods the club are using to keep players fit during the coronavirus lockdown.

Premier Soccer League clubs have had to learn to adjust quickly to the new environment and have turned to technology to administer group training sessions, via software like Zoom.

Marsh has explained that training at home not only requires a different approach but also has different goals to the training schedules used under normal circumstances.

"The exercise is not the same as having access to training fields. Training at the Village is geared at playing football. Our online training focuses on preventing injuries," explained Marsh on the Kaizer Chiefs website.

"We focus on stabilising, doing core, movements, cardiovascular and conditioning. With this programme, we want to keep the players as fit as possible.

"The training has to generally suit every kind of home setting. Players have three running sessions per week in their programme.

"Each player responds differently from the impact of road running. We have devised sessions to allow players to build up the intensity of their exercising.

"The programme includes building a strong vascular base to allow the acceleration and slowing down movements, which are part of football match functioning.

"Through video, the players are divided into smaller groups. We are able to monitor them via GPS. Every player has a GPS app through which we can monitor the distance covered, speed and heart rate.

"We don't know how much time we will be given to prepare for the remaining matches. It is going to be important after lockdown to prepare the team adequately.

"Lack of match exposure may cause injuries and hamper the results and progress. We are looking forward to the day we return to the pitches."

- TEAMtalk media

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
25% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1471 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2250 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE