I'm currently focusing on stability, which is the first step in Maria Mountain's Rapid Response Goalie Training. This particular workout is a great combination of stretching, massaging and core/back exercises put in to about a 40-minute workout program.
The thing I like about this program is that the exercises are fairly simple to do. But at least in my case, the body responds well to them. After about two weeks you can feel the difference slightly.
The hips and back mainly feel very relaxed and the pain you might had is either less apparent or gone completely. I usually feel sore in my hips during the later part of the season and about a month after it ends and these exercises always reset them to zero.
Right now, my motivation is high to finish the training program. But I'm gonna hit slumps where I just want to sit on the couch and play video games. But I've set up goals for the next season that I want to achieve and that makes it easier to get motivated not to slip to the lazy side. That is the main key in my opinion - no goals, no motivator.
My main motivator now is getting physically (and mentally of course) prepared as I can for the 2015-2016 season. With the news I got on Sunday, I have to be if it all works out as I hope to. I'll write about it as soon as I know for sure. Right now, I'm keeping this positive vibe I have now going and continuing with my workouts.
