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Originally Posted by lrichels
I am 61 years old and attempted to get back into officiating Bloomington Athletic Assoc games (6-10 grades) last winter--5-6 games a week (sometimes 3 games a night). I found out that my elliptical trainer workouts did not prepare me for the running, turning and stops and starts of officiating. Thus after one month I had to quit due to muscle issues throughout my legs.
Can anyone give me some advice on a workout regimen to prepare for another attempt at officiating this fall and winter?
Larry
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No one size fits all. You must do what you feel is right for your body and lifestyle.
Some people like distance running to keep up their cardio. Others might like to bike or swim (keep their cardio up and reduce wear and tear on the knees/feet). Some may have a regiment of stretching and sprinting during the offseason. Others may hit the weight room. Some may do a few hoops games all year round and have less trouble when games pick up again in full force in the fall. Some might do several of the above (cross training) to break up the monotony. Others might just take the summer off and worry about it when the season arrives again.
Me, I’m in the hybrid mode. In the summer I run, swim, lift some weights, and do a few AAU and summer league games when I can get them. I try to stay physically fit all year round so it’s not so stressful on the body come fall (although I still get a bit stiff/sore every year the first time I do 4 or 5 games in a day).
Do what’s right for you to keep yourself in "basketball shape." Good luck and hope you have a good year!
PS - Oh yeah, and what Gapper said is good advice too!
