Tomas Shinnick Neuromuscular Physical Therapist

01/11/2025

Off feet conditioning.
With the weather poor of late, getting those aerobic runs hasn't been optimal.
Try this conditioning set on the bike.


# -season

21/10/2025

Fitness Test Time.
For most gaa teams the season is long over. But now it's time to reset and improve for the next season.

If you are waiting until Jan to get going you're already 3 months behind those that are clued in.

Test your aerobic fitness now and build the base ready for Jan. Avoid the long slow runs in preseason and hit the ground running.
Mix in running 1-2 times per week with a solid strength program over the winter.

Hit the ground running you can maximise your pre season and use the league as a building block ready for championship.


# -season

14/10/2025

Reverse Lunge into High Knee.
Let's get the hip flexors more involved and improve glute stability.


# -season

03/10/2025

Seated hamstring tantrums
These are a basic level explosive exercise for hamstring before progressing onto straight leg tantrums.
Kick back and forth as fast as possible for 8-12 seconds per set. The exercise should be performed for 2-3 sets and can be used as a primer for explosive training sessions and plyometrics to enhance the stretch-shortening cycle, a key mechanism in running.
What does it do??
Increases speed: It helps develop the stretch-shortening cycle, which is crucial for fast running and sprinting.

Improves high-velocity power: By focusing on high-speed, dynamic movements, it trains the hamstrings to work efficiently at faster speeds.

Enhances hamstring activation: It teaches the nervous system to fire the hamstrings more efficiently and quickly.


# -season

31/12/2024