Fit to Play

Squash is a good way to maintain your fitness, whether you intend to play seriously or just for fun, but if you want to give your opponent the run around, you will need a few moves of fitness to do so. The key fitness qualities for a squash player are speed, flexibility and stamina. It is believed that the game is thorough a test of these athletic qualities.

A squash player requires a good base of CV fitness. At the top level, a game can last up to two hours and near maximum heart rates are regularly reached during a tough game. Steady state efforts can be performed for base fitness but there is no need to run excessive distance, two miles is sufficient. I

Initially the runs should be quite steady, but as fitness levels increase in pace, It is also a good idea to finish runs strongly. Other more specific CV fitness can be developed off court by interval workout.

There are many drills that a squash player can perform to make them more agile, whilst also developing specific squash endurance. If a court is accessible, the training can be carried out that simulates movement’s specific to squash, this is called ‘ghosting’. Ghosting involves responding to a call from a coach or a training buddy to a designated part of the court as quickly as possible.

Recovery is always to the center of the court. Ghosting is performed on a timed basis. Other valuable drills that can be done on and off court include, running to touch lines real or imaginary, sideways, backwards and forwards.

Plyometric (jumping drills) can also perform a role within the squash players training routine. There are favorite moves to favor such as the squat jumps, standing jumps and the squat thrusts but the player must be pre-conditioned to be able to participate in these moves safely.

Good flexibility is also crucial for squash players this will prevent soreness and tightness in the hamstring and back muscles. Squash involves a great deal of lunging, bending and twisting. Playing from a too upright position is not sound technique, and you need to be able to get down to the ball quickly and effectively, and this is where good mobility comes in.

To develop this quality, top players stretch before and after workouts. World class athletes seek chiropractic care because it’s a non-invasive and drug free way better health and performance. This is particular important to squash athletes who’re banned from using even common over-the-counter medications to treat injuries. Chiropractic can care can also help speed up recovery from injuries ranging from ankle sprains to separated shoulders, to the all too common lower back problems.

It is ideally suited to addressing the many strains and injuries that result from playing sports or pushing physical fitness programmes. People with this type of a problem are trained in dealing with spine-nerve problems, with range of motion and biomechanical issues that frequently can result in sports related injuries if not corrected.