By Patrick Morrison DURING the Korean War in November 1950, the 1st Marine Division of the US Army were surrounded by 120,000 soldiers of the Chinese Army at the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. They were led by Major General O.P. Smith, a native of Texas with 33 years’ experience in military combat. The Battle […]
JOHN McMAHON: Off means of – Give your mind and body a break
FOR most clubs their players they are now finished all competitions and their seasons have now ended. What should the GAA player focus be now? The off-season brings a welcome rest from the demands of a long competitive season in GAA. It’s a time to recover from a tough and long season, allow the body and mind […]
STEVEN POACHER: Key recovery tips for intense championship season
THE club seasons are in full swing across the country as championships have all commenced or they are just about to start, as is the case in Down from tonight when the first senior game takes place between Castlewellan and Mayobridge in Burren. Down clubs will play round one and two games on consecutive weekends […]
JOHN McMAHON: Train hard but always recover harder
YOUR league season is well underway and as a GAA athlete you’ are trying to plan and structure your weekly training. But are you planning your recovery? Just as hard as our bodies work during exercises in the gym or training on the pitch, players need to work equally as hard to help their bodies […]
SHANE RICE: Maximising performance: recovery techniques
RECOVERY is a crucial aspect of athletic performance, especially for Gaelic footballers who endure intense physical demands on the field. In the modern era, there isn’t much between the intensity of high level club teams and inter-county setup. Implementing effective recovery techniques can not only accelerate post-match or post-training recovery but also enhance overall performance and […]
PG the PT – Be Super Eight ready
Pauric Grimes explains four ways to make sure you can survive intense periods of matches.
PG the PT – How to stop old injuries flaring up
Coming back from an injury? Pauric Grimes has advice for you.
PG the PT – It’s a difficult time to be injured
Pauric Grimes points out the personal challenges facing those who are injured at this time of the season.
Steven Poacher – Proper recovery needed to avoid injury
Here are four tips that you should use in order to recover correctly.
PG the PT – Injuries are in your mind
The sad truth when it comes to being an active player in a contact sport is that injury is nearly unavoidable.