Ultimate Training Podcast

Sand vs Grass training


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In this episode I go over the differences between sand and grass training. When and who should train on what surface 


Cetolin, T., Teixeira, A. S., da Silva, J. F., Haupenthal, A., Nakamura, F. Y., Castagna, C., & Guglielmo, L. (2021). High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise Performed on the Sand Induces Higher Internal Load Demands in Soccer Players. Frontiers in psychology, 12, 713106. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.713106


Pereira, Lucas A. MSc1,2; Freitas, Tomás T. PhD, CSCS*D1,2,3; Marín-Cascales, Elena PhD, CPT3; Bishop, Chris PhD4; McGuigan, Michael R. PhD, CSCS,*D5,6; Loturco, Irineu PhD1,2,7 Effects of Training on Sand or Hard Surfaces on Sprint and Jump Performance of Team-Sport Players: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis, Strength and Conditioning Journal: June 2021 - Volume 43 - Issue 3 - p 56-66


Impellizzeri, F. M., Rampinini, E., Castagna, C., Martino, F., Fiorini, S., & Wisloff, U. (2008). Effect of plyometric training on sand versus grass on muscle soreness and jumping and sprinting ability in soccer players. British journal of sports medicine, 42(1), 42–46. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2007.038497

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Ultimate Training PodcastBy Josh Wilson