15 min
5-25 players
Conditioning
France National Team Continuous Interval Running Circuit
A physical interval training exercise inspired by the French national team's 2026 FIFA World Cup preparation at Clairefontaine, ideal for working on aerobic endurance, effort management over time, and resistance to fatigue.
Description
Mark out a rectangular zone divided into 2 equal parts. Players line up along one side of the zone, ready to run back and forth across the full width. The fitness coach positions himself with a stopwatch and whistle to provide time references.
The exercise will proceed as follows:
1. On the fitne...
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