How can i get in shape for volleyball fast?

Question

I want to know how i can get in good shape for volleyball. I want specific workouts that i can do or a whole workout.I want to really tone up and get in shape and all that good stuff.I have a gym membership and acess to a pool.Please put in list form. Thanks!

Oh yeah I want to increase my vertical alot also..and does too much distance running really hurt your vertical?

Answer 1

1. do a fast but short run. u need 2 run fast but also stop fast

2.lift weights.

3.jump some

that should be it

Answer 2

Just how fast do you need to get in shape?  If you're crammed for time, the best way to get into volleyball shape is to play volleyball.  If you have a few months to get into shape you can:

1) Do sprints.  Running long distance trains your slow twitch muscles, which are not used very often in volleyball.  Short sprints, like 30-60 feet (or 10-20 yards on a football field) are perfect.  

2) Work on jumping.  Jump rope, jump on boxes, jump up stairs.  Work on jumping to increase your vertical.

3) Life weights.  If you do not have a spotter or someone who is trained to watch you and make sure you are doing the lifts properly, do body weight lifts, like push-ups, lunges, and squats, and machine weights to help you get stronger.

4) The best thing to do in the pool is running and jumping.  The weight will add resistance and will help you get faster and jump higher.  Swimming laps won't actually help you with volleyball b/c the swimming motion is much much slower than the arm swings you will use in volleyball.  Swimming also works you aerobically (uses oxygen), while volleyball is an anaerobic sport (quick, fast spurts that don't use oxygen).

Answer 3

Sucides(Running 10 feet and back, 15 and back so on till 25...)-Good for your practice at running and stopping.

Basketball-Fun practice on vertical

Long jump/high jump- Good for vertical

Answer 4

i dont know but i love volleyball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! heart heart heart!

Answer 5

1. swim it good for the lungs

2. lots of stairs workout u need for jumping

3. biking for lungs and jumping

4. running and sideways movements

5. calf's workout fro quick jumps

Answer 6

I was on my school volleyball team last year, and here is what I did.

1 DO NOT DRINK ANY POP!!!!

2 Swim Laps

3 Run Laps

4 Ride bike

5 Dance

6 push ups

7 Gymnastic bars: push yourself up!

Answer 7

You need to put yourself on a speed-strength-agility program.  While the pool is an excellent source of cardio, it doesn´t really deal with sport specifics.  I would much rather be working out, doing volleyball related excercises myself...helps with the mental aspect as well..but then again, when you work out it´s nice to have a change of scenery from time to time.  

You need to do sprints, getting used to fast start ups...for short distances.  You are correct in not running long distances.  It elongates your muscles and they lose their quick twitch reflex.  

Strength needs to be done with a speed type lifting program...you need to me sure to work especially on your core area (abdominals) and securing your arms and shoulders.

Agility means doing footwork....meaning ladders, line hops etc.

If you are interestd in further detail, please don´t hesitate to email. Good luck!