Why Even the Professional Footballers Hate Warm-Ups… And Why They Matter скачать в хорошем качестве

Why Even the Professional Footballers Hate Warm-Ups… And Why They Matter

In this episode of Strain on the Game, Stephen puts Adrian on the spot for Job Justification Day – asking the question every player has thought at some point: what’s the point of the warm-up… and why does it take so long? Fresh off a full-fat Thanksgiving and armed with his Whoop strap, Adrian breaks down the science and art behind elite warm-ups at Premier League and MLS level. From players moaning “not this shit again” to the RAMP protocol (Raise, Activate, Mobilise, Potentiate), he explains how a well-designed warm-up can: Boost performance without players even realising they’re “training” Reduce injuries in both the short and long term Prepare players for the chaotic, 360° reality of real football – not just pretty sprint mechanics Stephen shares stories from the dressing room: warm-up saboteurs vs leaders, the psychology of being a sub trying to get ready on the touchline, and why some lads want their “second wind” in the warm-up. Adrian lifts the lid on: Why modern warm-ups aren’t just laps and static stretches How he secretly sneaks speed, agility and injury-prevention work into every session The influence of Franz Bosch and chaos-based movement training The mistakes he sees in youth football where coaches say “just have a little jog and you’ll be fine” If you’re a coach, player, parent or just a football nerd who’s always wondered what those 15–20 minutes before training or a game are really doing… this is your deep dive into why warm-ups matter – and why Adrian still has a job. 👉 Listen, learn, and let us know in the comments: Are you a warm-up lover, a saboteur… or just there for the rondos? 🎧 Subscribe to Strain on the Game for more episodes on the realities of elite performance, coaching, and life inside the game.