Why You Should STOP Doing the John Terry Cardio Routine

[@JodabeniTV]

I feel that, a lot of my teammates complain on why I don’t lift as much but I know I’m strong so I focus more on my first touch drills

[@SuperTonygrant]

Do this John Terry workout regularly and your knees will be done in 2 years!!! Treadmills aren't good for you!!!

[@onajharmonikasmarko8592]

Ashley Henighan why do you say this? Is there evidence for this? Because most football players and athletes in general have portable used treadmills regularly

[@SuperTonygrant]

@@onajharmonikasmarko8592 If you're doing high intensity intervals on a treadmill your knees will be cabbaged in 2 or 3 years - facts!!

[@onajharmonikasmarko8592]

Ashley Henighan it may be or it may not. I don’t know. Do you have any studies or research that proves it? Because I have been researching this and have found nothing that says treadmills are bad. The only thing I have found is that they can be harmful if you already have foot, ankle, knee or hip injury’s prior to use of a treadmill.

[@SuperTonygrant]

@@onajharmonikasmarko8592 Honestly Marko if you can get your fitness from lower impact methods such as spinning classes or doing swimming sprint intervals - this will be more kind on your body. Maybe still do some treadmill workouts. But if you're running on treadmills at speeds such as 20 kmph doing intervals, a few times a week, it's going to impact your knees in a short period of time!! I learned this the hard way. I retired from soccer aged 29 thanks to the John Terry workout that f**ked up my poor knees :( Coulda, shoulda, woulda had so much more time in the game!!

[@Fallenangel54862]

There is no way you post this one day after I decided to try the workout lmao

[@lilvegan5717]

lol

[@danielbloomfield9452]

I just did it today lmao😂

[@patrickcash864]

Same, did it last week for the first time....

[@bertobecappin9552]

Daniel Bloomfield me too bruh 😂

[@fifaplayer-ve2zb]

Richie Yacub clickbait

[@kiarothetrainer6079]

Quality as usual Matt, didn’t realise how strong your lifts were back then as well and how good your technical ability is currently as well as your athleticism. Really hope you get your shot in the MLS soon man.

[@TheThreatenedSwan]

"John Terry Cardio Routine" is this a euphemism for sleeping with your teammates WAGs?

[@DaniellMilton]

TheThreatenedSwan lmaooo 🤣

[@MrDJM81]

Original.

[@AK47_.]

Brilliant...

[@kingaufswag]

😂😂😂

[@Casanova476]

Keep talking it. Don’t you feel tired?

[@funny_dmv5107]

I’ve done the John terry cardio workout last offseason and I was doing it 4 times a week i got up to 18 sets I thought the more the better while I was training 2hrs a day and weights. After a full week of that, the following week I could only do 8 sets without my chest beating so hard .So in my opinion you shouldn’t do this more than 3 times a week. It’s very taxing on you. And this is only one portion of fitness. You still got endurance and on the ball.

[@-edvins.388]

It's corona time - lungs hurting

[@fifaplayer-ve2zb]

Sup 829288 yeah shortness of breath is bc of coronavirus c’mon bro

[@funny_dmv5107]

fifaplayer1000 I don’t have it anymore cause I toned it down. I made better fitness improvements, lmfao coronavirus 😂😂

[@mustafadamboy8458]

Can I do it through the season?!,

[@mustafadamboy8458]

I am a football player how much John terry cardio shall I do every month

[@JynxedKnives]

I like to use the JT workout as a measure of match fitness. Personally i feel 8 sets is okay fitness but not enough for a full match. 12 sets is much better and you may need 1-3 breathers mid game. Then 15 sets or more i feel very solid fitness wise and can make all the runs even be box to box as a full back! The JT workout is a great workout to get you prepared for match fitness.

[@KASOCCER]

Hi Matt. You really pinpointed the areas which could propel you to the next level accurately. I'm glad to hear it in your own words. BRAVO!!! :-)

[@kristianmartinez6146]

i totally agree. i focus a lot of my time on fitness and don’t think i spend enough time on actual soccer. i’m gonna start making changes and work smarter. thanks

[@peekukthefrog]

I've been getting up to 20 sets of this workout for some time now and always try to really push my speed barrier on the high intensity periods. I feel this is great for cardio and overall football endurance as a regime, however if people want to focus more on getting faster for speed in football its the fast-twitch muscle style movements that should be incorporated. Sure this style of HIIT helps but there are better workouts in that case.

[@mohammedjumaa4015]

I did 35

[@Nassiem9]

I've been doin the JT workout over the last year or so and for me it always was great. I haven't progressed further than 20 sets though.

[@netking767]

Best advice I've seen on this channel. Great stuff!

[@charliebozard4107]

Another quality video from The Matt Sheldon! Love it God bless

[@josiahdyer493]

Love your videos bro, I’m an academy player in England so when I see your videos of how you push yourself it motivates me to do more earlier!

[@jackoxley903]

Josiah Dyer who u play for

[@o.martinsson3513]

For me, im going to work on this John Terry workout because i am taking the step up this, season going from the youth team to the B team, i will probably be the weakest player in the squad so hittting the gym is another key thing i Will do aswell as improving my fitness.

[@samkao1194]

Did it for the second time in a steamy oxygen limited hotel room. I could only do two sets of 5 before throwing up. Hahahahaha

[@mohammadkhaled9159]

Sam Kao 😂😂😂

[@MrFrankyGification]

That's your body telling you what you did was stupid. Oxygen limited with high heat is asking to hurt yourself. It's not going to raise your fitness anymore than in normal conditions.

[@samkao1194]

MrFrankyGification it wasn’t for more fitness, the hotel room was my only option to get fitness in, and it happened to be oxygen limited

[@Cris-wb4qo]

Bro you literally put us on to it🤣

[@cgonthebeat3741]

Exactly bro but I understood his points 😂

[@elichaparo-lil_e2652]

Oh he’s saying you should stop doing the workout after you basically perfected it because it is only meant to max out at 15-20 sets, and if you’re a soccer player you should focus more on technical ability if you can easily do 15-20 sets of this workout.

[@elichaparo-lil_e2652]

So you should do it but once you basically perfect it focus on the soccer aspect instead

[@fernandoanaya1903]

That's a great point you made.

[@boblandro944]

Keep up the work 💪🏻this help a lot

[@bendoversss]

My whole LIFE is a lie...

[@muhammad40000]

Honestly I was so confused because firstly I did this wrong, I did 40 seconds running and 20 seconds rest 💀 and still did 15

[@slompielompie7406]

Bruh🥴your a stamina monster

[@ultrapegasus123]

To summarize do the John Terry or fitness sessions to an extent

[@santiagomunez6720]

Hey Matt great vid as usual, I got a question for you as a pro you always recommend listening to your body but what about your mind? If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious etc. would you take a week off or just take it easier knowing that maybe in the long run is gonna benefit your career?

[@GhostOfYou707]

For me feeling drained physically or mentally are often two sides of the same coin, I take a deload week where I just do training at a lesser intensity so you’re still getting some practice in but also giving yourself a rest

[@eliaslema9674]

Matt hey! I'm a fullback, 5'9, 19yrs old and I squat max 220lbs. How can I increase my squat to like 300lbs while getting quicker and more agile?

[@ricardovargas2638]

Love your vids Matt

[@eddiehasanovic3972]

For everyone watching, he isn’t saying the John terry workout is bad or you should stop by any means, he is just referring to that if you’ve reached an optimal level of fitness that you should maintain that level and focus on other aspects of the game such as your technical or tactical side and work on your weaknesses in order to get constantly keep getting better.

[@divyotpalsharma1451]

Great general advice apart from cardio workout as well. Thanks 💪💪⚽🇮🇳

[@feisty_asphaltyt2862]

Can you make a video focusing on bulking and how you bulked up ?

[@oldchannel641]

this video was an eye opener. thanks matt

[@flaviocaetano9907]

You are a complete athlete, wish u all the best!!!!

[@klozyn]

The only thing holding me back is my fitness

[@Jojo-hy8dm]

Same. I’m using these next few months to really take off

[@vickoyazid9739]

Thanks for your advice

[@Shanecally65]

You should start doing a day in the life series with like 2 episodes a week or even training videos more!They were really enjoyable when you did them a few years ago

[@damjanvranjkovic]

I just started the JTW today hahah

[@aludleo3661]

You are an inspiration 👏🙌

[@antonyadshead91]

Increasing sets is increasing volume. Can you progress by increasing intensity, ie running faster? That would make more sense, woudn't it? Especially in season if you need to do fitness at all. (I've not done the JT routine)

[@kayess6527]

Wow my JT cardio workout attempt made it into the screen recording 💪🏾, Great video as always man, keeping it 💯 with us players !

[@amirkazemi2504]

Great video mat

[@h2_memes338]

so basically you shouldn’t do the john terry workout because people get carried away and only focus on the workout instead of the tactical and technical parts of football/soccer? that means if you balance it out with tactical/technical parts of the game it’s still beneficial and good to do 😆

[@gamaman401]

you are right the first time i tried it i was able to get 25 sets. the only reason i get winded is lack of warmup,

[@mounir9899]

I dont get it, we shouldnt do it at all or not put all our focus on it

[@kevinramacha8208]

My weakness are first touch and speed of play My strenghts are dribbling and speed

[@editor7354]

Same here

[@psp2004karan]

Well said 🙌

[@tenken1013]

This should have been a 2 minute Tuesday.

[@anthonylong9067]

It’s important to balance out workout routines

[@NonstopProgress]

I make content just like Matt! I post nutrition, training, and workout videos that help players become professionals! I play with DC United U19's and have trained with numerous professional teams!

[@SuperFootballDrills]

Hey Matt, I'm no expert but everyone's got an opinion right. I'd agree with your highlighted areas of improvement but with regards crossing and assists, how are you going to hit your targets if your team's tactics don't allow you to get forward enough in final 1/3? TAA wouldn't be the player be is if he wasn't allowed to push on and the holding mids covered for him. Maybe you should target on just getting forwards more often because I rarely see you in the final 1/3. Have you discussed with your coach? How does your opposition full back compare stats wise? I'm sure you've thought about these things also.

[@alexwojdat3144]

What a great vid 👍🏻

[@pray4plagues177]

Please respond. Been doing this workout as term of stamina and fitness. I play football but not a crazy High level. Would say doing this 2/3 times a week from 10-15 rounds is still ok? Really wound appreciate your response man. Love the videos

[@erockthehorse]

It's all personal to you as long as it's not affecting your performance negatively

[@pray4plagues177]

Sentinel X thanks for the comment. Yeah I mean don’t play high enough anyways. Just finds it helps keep my fitness up etc.

[@crazySeafood]

Hello Matt, I know you have a video on long driven passes and shooting. But can you do a video on how to expose your laces? I have consistency issues when it comes to hitting the ball cleaning, and I wasn't sure if I just have the wrong technique :(

[@kas8041]

I nearly died trying that work out

[@dogemaster4228]

Hi, Mr. Sheldon! I always seem to be able to focus/know my weakpoints on highly specific aspects of my game such as beating my defender on a dribble down the line, and taking the touch up/in at the right time or my cardiovascular fitness with extended periods while running. Yet, I can't put in broad terms what *SIDE* of my game to focus on in the off-season or preseason (ex. More Physical/More Technical Reaction Speed/Better Decisions.) I wanted to know whether you have any tips, or someone who could help me with this. Anyhow, it's late, so I need to go to bed. Bai!

[@3amakhathak767]

Can u do a video about how to improve speed of play

[@bryantgutierrezgomez3544]

I have a question can you become pro by training yourself without joining a team?

[@gcortinaa]

How do you train technical and tactical skills?

[@Ghost10Bxl]

Hey guys, I would appreciate if Matt or one of the guys in the comments who knows/can help me. Basically I’m an amateur player, I only play with my friends, 5 a side or 7 a side. I play for fun, so I still want to get better. But atm my stamina is really bad, I get tired after two sprints or 10 mins into the game. How can I build my stamina from scratch? I wanted to try the JT workout but it seems too intense, should I still try a lighter version of it? Or any other tips will be helpful!

[@kevinheetun5612]

Some useful comments for young players trying to break into the game , well done buddy ✊🏼

[@fynnbtw6509]

But does it makes sence to reach 20 sets right before season start?

[@OnOffAnh]

I used to run 11 mph for 1 mile everyday with a 5 min cooldown after. I have tendonitis and struggle to walk now. : ((

[@___scbu13___14]

You still have tendonitis? I had it too after doing too much. Try to black roll your quad daily and stretch it. Also strengthen your glutes and hamstrings. Tendonitis is coning because your quad is too active. After 2 weeks I had no pain anymore

[@FlatEarthMassiveGirth]

@@___scbu13___14 bro you still there?? I have patella tendinitis and I’ve had it for almost 5 months what do u recommend?

[@mukulsekhon6901]

I do John Terry workout i am 16 year old and i am doing 2 hours solo ball work on my weakness i am play as a left winger 😁😁😁

[@aadi.k760]

Agreed thanks g

[@gcortinaa]

how many times per week do you do this?

[@fytbvro]

Here’s the video summed up: If you’re already at a professional level of fitness and aren’t pro, stop doing it and work on other areas that are holding you back. If not, there’s no reason to stop doing it.

[@ghy703]

can i use john terry cardio routine to maintain my fitness? but not do it as much.

[@guiwithjesus]

this video is perfect

[@mahadhayat7440]

I need a football mine is acting weird, should I buy the one you bought because all my life I have been buying those cheap footballs

[@AsaFletcher]

My John Terry workout is in his video, NO WAY!!!

[@jordan63646]

Matchfit conditioning made a post on this workout

[@disnagomes6841]

Can someone please tell me the meaning of Imao?? Please!!!!!!!

[@oscarghantous2177]

Laughing my ass out

[@thecourtdijaster]

It's the incline that gets me. 11.5/12 at 11 speed is insane levels. Could barely do 5

[@chazmuzz]

same bro. I dropped it down to 8% incline and 15 was difficult but manageable. I feel this video doesn't apply to me, my fitness is absolutely holding me back so I'm going to keep trying to improve at the workout. Upping the incline by 0.5% each time I do the workout, hopefully after 2-3 months I'll be able to do all 15 sets at 12%

[@halofanaticboy]

@@chazmuzz it’s been 8 months. Are you at 12% incline now?

[@chazmuzz]

@@halofanaticboy the last time I tried it I did 10%

[@danielbloomfield9452]

Wow, I just tried this today 😂😂

[@mustafadamboy8458]

I am a football player how much John terry cardio shall I do every month

[@Dwightbarnes18]

Where were you when I was going up playing haha

[@samatarMohamed]

Don't do this routine. Please or you may experience loss of balance at critical moments and heightened levels of arousals to team members loved ones

[@GhostOfYou707]

I tried it and managed 20 sets, but I feel like my fitness is pretty bad and I get tired fairly quickly when actually playing.. any ideas?

[@sheh5372]

If you are faster than 11.2 mph on treadmill irl then technically u doing more work in games so maybe add other fitness routines

[@officialjw5244]

This does include the mental side of the game aswell right?

[@patrickselboe708]

I am 14 years, should i train strengt? I think i am a littel strong, but anyways should i train strengt?

[@holdencrouthamel8137]

Love it

[@jonathanbewick5492]

Anyone else tried this and found it very easy? I'd say I'm in good shape but not match fit and I made 39 sets and increased pace and incline after 20 sets on my first attempt. Maybe I'm in better shape or did I do something wrong?

[@jesseleeharris884]

I (think) your doing something wrong. Cause when i started. I did 13 or 14. At that time i was a pro soccer player. Before that i fought mma on a high level. So i know im i peek shape. After 1 and a half month i was hitting 30+, 2 months in 40+ Unleash your have born N'golo Kante. Stamina

[@stevenanderson5811]

okay look I did it i basically did 6-7 reps and I am a goalkeeper as an amateur that's why i did it like i am overweight so i did so i can have good durability in games

[@ibrahimtarawally3897]

You're not competing in endurance...The prize isn't to be the fittest. The prize is to be a footballer. I know many people who will physically tank me, speed, strength, endurance etc but put a ball at my feet and I still have the edge. Remember you're a footballer. So train like it.

[@Asapsol]

Had us in the first half not gonna lie

[@lovenesslovenessx1233]

We are waiting for a new vid😎

[@Asapsol]

KVN Kevin I’m actually working on one soon 🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@viktorpermyashkin5135]

Matt come to PA

[@levigray9548]

But what if your weakness is fitness, my technical ability and everything is else is really good but it's my fitness that is holding me back

[@Yelyk]

Wow! I literally just got off my treadmill 😂 doing the John terry

[@jbs3144]

What you are talking about is diminishing returns.. 315lbs -> 340 lbs..

[@josemadrigal8277]

Bruh don’t listen to others. Do what you gotta do

[@jessiecanales710]

hey matt check out Aron Wan-Bissaka a really great right back for manchester united check out his highlights or study a match he has played thank you ! hope you can txt back

[@jerrygreen1054]

This might sound dumb, but how do you guys get on and off the treadmills??? lmao am I supposed to start running then turn up the speed or do I just have to get better at jumping right on??

[@jerrygreen1054]

I don’t usually do work on treadmills so the first time I did this I felt really uncomfortable and had no clue what to do

[@kinito992]

I know why. Because it's not working for Aston Villa 😭😭😭

[@lizc2837]

🤣😭

[@enumaelish6714]

1. 80/20 rule - 80% of results come from 20% of effort

[@20대의무모한도전]

I have been doing it for quite long time and can do this 20sets so since last month i started doing 18.5km/h with 12%incline, 11sets in max now Why dont we make it harder rather than stopping.

[@vfgoditachyyy8446]

Bc u have good enough endurance if u can do 15+. Why would u progress something u are already good enough at. Practice on something u aren’t good enough at

[@Sebastian-ep6nw]

I think it has something to do with coordination with teammates too, the weakest team physically apparently always has the best coordination and playmaking skills.

[@jackinho1027]

Shocked and disgusted this wasn't a two minute Tuesday

[@SabastianBeGamin]

i did 10 rounds at 9.2mph and thought I was gunna die y'all are out of your minds

[@nazirzahouri4160]

My personal best is 25 sets

[@raffichilingaryan389]

Meanwhile 99% of the people watching this video (including myself) likely cannot get 8 reps of the JT workout. It’s a great soccer-specific test and everyone who can’t hit 12-15 is spending their time well doing it.

[@tonnykonyaktonnys3579]

I love John Terry🥰🥰🥰

[@JoBlakeLisbon]

Fit players are ten a penny - it's not difficult to run up and down a field in a straight-line. Thinking players with quality control are much, much harder to come by. You can mate a quality player very fit in a few months, but to make an athlete into a footballer takes years.

[@sobc2737]

I did the workout and almost hurt myself...I did it once and never again.

[@tobiakapo9656]

Why

[@TheOnlyMikeyD]

Training on a treadmill is the first mistake... so many better options