Strength For Runners Why Strength Training For Distance Running? Injury prevention General strength Enhance mobility and flexibility Improve running technique Develop aerobic capacity with consideration of the anaerobic energy system Transfer of Training Effect Improve running performance by specific training for distance running. For example, if improved performance in training does not positively reflect in […]
Strength Training For Track and Field
Strength Training Program Design Terms and Planning Work Capacity: The ability to repeat sub-maximal efforts. In the speed and power events, medicine ball and plate circuits and Olympic lifting combination exercises address work capacity in the weight room. Event specific training exercises can also improve work capacity. Work capacity is part of the initial preparation […]
Strength Training For Speed and Power
Strength training is only one aspect of an athlete’s program, however, the entire training session must have continuity. Track and field practice and strength training sessions must develop similar qualities such as speed, strength or endurance independently. The accumulation of well-timed specific training with purpose will result in optimal athletic performance. Track Events: 100 m, 200 […]
Shot Put Discus Variable Weights
Throwing heavy and light implements can help throwers develop particular needs such as speed and specific strength. Using lighter implements develops speed and specific strength is developed with heavier implements. The three methods below account for the percentage each implement is thrown during the practice session. Throwing MethodsBalanced: 33% standard weight, 33% heavy weight, 33% […]
Coaching Practice Design
The number one goal of practice is to improve performance. Coaches need to know how to teach and what to teach it. During practice, coaches need to communicate effectively, teach the technical aspects of the sport, offer challenging skills, and share feedback to gauge progress. Dividing the daily session into three phases will provide a […]
Long Jump Drills
Long Jumps Drills Long Jump Approach Types Blind 5 step approach Do this off the runway. Coach uses chalk to mark the 5th step. (Only count contacts of take-off foot. Step 1, step 2, step 3…etc.) Consistent first 2 steps. Good rhythm. The athlete can not change the approach to adjust to the board. Move […]
General Strength Training
Types of General Strength Exercises General strength uses exercises that develop strength, using the athlete’s bodyweight as the sole load or resistance. In general strength work, no external loading is applied. General strength exercises can run the gamut from simple traditional exercises like the pushup or the sit-up, to highly advanced, complex exercises designed to […]
Bodyweight Exercises For Athletes
Bodyweight Exercises For Athletes Using General Strength in the Training Regimen Boo Schexnayder- USTFCCA Lead Instructor, Team USA Olympic Coach www.sacspeed.com General Strength General strength uses exercises that develop strength, using the athlete’s bodyweight as the sole load or resistance. In general strength work, no external loading is applied. General strength exercises can run the gamut […]