The Yoga Edge: Techniques To Maximize Your Soccer Game

Yoga is becoming increasingly popular among footballers as a training tool to stay fit, strong and healthy. Coaches and players have discovered that by incorporating yoga into their training programs they can reduce recovery time between games and maintain peak performance on the pitch over many seasons. Sport scientist and yoga teacher Fiona Leard gives you three soccer-specific yoga sequences she uses with professional players to enhance their mind and body, and remain competitive for longer. These easy-to-understand programs have been used by some of the best players in the country and are suitable for all ages and fitness levels. The yoga poses are demonstrated by professional footballers and explained with simple instructions. In the foreword Football Manager and former Socceroo Tony Popovic describes the benefits he’s discovered using yoga in training, and accomplished players John Aloisi, Clint Bolton, Terry McFlynn and Adam Griffiths also share how these yoga programs transformed their game. The Yoga Edge is for recreational and professional players and coaches seeking to unleash their full potential and remain competitive for many years to come.