The Women's Footy Podcast: Fitness Tips for the Female Footballer

  In this episode of The Women's Footy Podcast,  Jacob delves into the topic of building endurance, highlighting swimming as his top recommendation based on his personal experience. Jacob emphasizes the importance of swimming for cardiovascular health and shares a personal anecdote about incorporating swimming into his own training routine.   Jacob gradually increase

  In this episode of The Women's Footy Podcast,  Jacob sit down with John, a former chiropractor who made a significant career shift during the COVID-19 pandemic. John shares his journey from traditional chiropractic practice to becoming a social media influencer in the wellness space.   John began his chiropractic career in 2010 at a large corporate chiropractic fir

In this episode of The Women's Footy Podcast, Jacob delves into the importance of strength as the foundation for improving speed and explosiveness on the field. He uses the analogy of the chicken and the egg to illustrate that, similarly, strength precedes conditioning in the realm of strength and conditioning. Jacob emphasizes the common mistake of prioritizing conditioning over s

In this episode of The Women's Footy Podcast, Jacob sits down with Ben Stanley and they discuss the evolution of Ben’s Instagram page, Enhanced Football, which initially aimed to educate followers on kicking techniques and fundamental AFL skills. Over time, the page expanded to include video analysis and engagement with the global AFL community, fostering interactions with indivi

In this episode of The Women's Footy Podcast, Jacob discussed what specific strength exercises you should do for your position. Jacob approached this topic from the perspective of the 40 Fit program.   Jacob gives a quick overview of his background. He has a double degree in sports science and teaching from university. Additionally, Jacob pursued further education by completin

In this episode of The Women's Footy Podcast, Jacob sits down with Richmond AFLW strength and conditioning coach, Jarrad Kay.   Jacob and Jarrad discussed a range of topics related to sports and fitness. They talked about Jarrad's involvement in the Speed Project, and his work as an S&C coach at Richmond Football Club's AFLW team.   Jarrad provided insights into imple

In this episode of The Women's Footy Podcast Jacob sits down with Adelaide Crows AFLW High Performance Manager, Jordan Sellar.   Jordan and Jacob discussed various topics, including updates on their work with AFL men and women's teams and the challenges faced by female athletes in accessing strength and conditioning programs. They also explored the theme of mental resilience a

In this episode of Women's Footy Podcast, Jacob discussed the importance of nutrition for athletes' performance and overall well-being. He emphasized the need for consistent healthy eating habits and provided comprehensive dietary guidelines tailored for athletes, including the significance of incorporating high-quality protein, colorful vegetables, and healthy fats into their meal

In this episode of Women's Footy Podcast Jacob discussed hydration for game day. Jacob emphasized on the importance of hydration and its impact on cellular function and energy production. He highlighted that our body's cells, primarily composed of water, function optimally when hydrated, especially in the mitochondria where ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is produced for short bursts

In this episode of Women’s Footy Podcast Jacob and Eliza discussed her role as a strength and conditioning coach at Richmond with the AFLW side, detailing the unique aspects of her role and the challenges faced by the team in the previous season. The discussion also touched on the intricacies of pre-season and in-season training for AFLW, including monitoring athlete wellnes