Acceleration Sprint Training – Line Drills Acceleration training is designed to get the explosive starts needed in sprinting and other activities. Sprint training programs include drills and exercises specifically designed to improve speed and explosive power to maximize athletic performance. Yes, sprinters will benefit from this acceleration program but so will all types of athletes […]
Learn MorePlyometric Exercises Plyometric exercises are a specialized form of training that takes advantage of the stretch reflex and neuromuscular system to produce powerful muscle contractions. The stretch-shortening cycle is a natural response to rapid muscle lengthening prior to a muscle contraction that results in a more powerful and faster response by the nervous system. Stretch-shortening […]
Learn MoreMedicine ball training for the javelin throw is a commonly used training modality to improve performance by developing event-specific qualities. The medicine ball drop box throw improves specific lower body strength by taking advantage of the additional force added from gravity by dropping down from a height. The javelin throw movement improves the specific strength […]
Learn MoreThe off-season is a perfect time to develop speed in athletes. Athletes can deemphasize event specific skills and focus on speed training that will benefit all sports that require speed and quickness. Speed training can benefit both non-endurance based sports and endurance based sports. Here are some great workouts to develop speed that world-class sprinters […]
Learn MoreShot Put Coaching Download Chart with the Master Course The purpose of the glide is to enable the thrower to get in an optimal power position to deliver the implement with more velocity directed into the shot than from a standing put. Gains of 10% to 20% from the standing throw are expected which could […]
Learn MoreTraining Runners and Intensity Anaerobic training is a key component to track and field training for the field events and sprinters but can also help distance runners especially during surges and the kick at the end of the race. Specific training can change how the body uses energy and delay muscle discomfort while improving the […]
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