I was a pro soccer player — an unusual trick helped me run better
Former professional soccer player Sébastien Le Toux attributes his exceptional endurance on the field to swim apnea training, a technique he practiced several times a week during his career. This form of breath-hold swimming helped improve his aerobic capacity, mental discipline, and recovery, allowing him to outlast opponents despite not being physically dominant. Now retired, Le Toux continues to prioritize fitness and recovery, incorporating techniques like sauna, cold plunges, and the use of Arnicare for muscle relief.
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Fitness I was a pro soccer player — an unusual trick helped me run better By McKenzie Beard Published April 30, 2026, 11:31 a.m. ET Run, Sébastien, run! During his Major League Soccer career, Sébastien Le Toux built his reputation on relentless endurance, routinely covering more ground than younger teammates and opponents. “I was not strong, I’m pretty skinny, and I don’t really like physical contact, but running was something that I could do for an entire game,” the former Philadelphia Union player, 42, told The Post. “By the end, everyone was tired, but I was still able to run.” 3 Sébastien Le Toux is a French retired professional soccer player. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images That stamina wasn’t forged solely on the pitch.
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