Pre-season training has evolved from traditional methods to incorporate modern techniques, crucial for teams' success as they prepare for the upcoming season. Managers like David Martindale implement structured fitness programs to ensure players return from their breaks in shape, addressing individual needs based on fitness assessments. The shift toward modern training camps and sports science highlights the importance of preparation. This evolution reflects a growing understanding that maintaining fitness over the off-season can drastically impact team performance during the competitive season.
"It's changed now. The boys will have a two-week programme before they come back into the club, so when they come back in, they're not a million miles away from when they left the club."
"They'll be given 5Ks, they'll be given 10Ks, they'll be given some mobility exercises, and light gym work. You might have boys that have, how do I put this, had a better summer than others."
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