sprinting

Speed training tips to ensure maximum speed performance

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:53:26 +0100

How to improve your speed in three simple steps

Speed training workout: how to improve your sprinting

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:06:28 +0100

Maximum speed sprint workouts

Speed training: how sprinters can increase their speed endurance

admin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:40:28 +0100

An 8-week speed endurance programme for sprinters

Speed training for sprinters: sprinting exercises should be performed throughout the entire training year

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:43:22 +0100

The short to long approach involves speed training through the year with athletes performing sprint training right from the start of the season

Circuit Training: how to increase speed

admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:24:03 +0100

Speed is the capacity to perform successive movements at a fast rate. As well as thinking about speed as ‘running speed’ it is really the development of the ability to move the limbs quickly, which is needed in a variety of sports and events, e.g. javelin, discus, tennis, squash etc. Therefore, there is more to think about than just performing flat out sprints.

Sandbag Sled Pull

alan_ruddock — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:39 +0100

Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to sleds and offer more weight variability than tyres. This drill is excellent for developing acceleration power, make sure you maintain correct form throughout. You can adjust the weight of the sandbag to suit your strength goals.

Ladder Drill: Two Feet in Each Rung

alan_ruddock — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:38 +0100

A progression from the One Foot in Each Rung drill, challenges the speed of co-ordination of the athlete. Have the athlete perform the drill correctly by asking them to start off slowly to get a feel of the movement.

How to increase acceleration and become a faster athlete

admin — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:18:31 +0000

Techniques that increase speed to make a quick getaway

whole body vibration

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Whole body vibration: no use for trained sprinters

Speed training: strengthening muscle fibres will improve an athlete's sprinting