>> This article was written by Jim Hiserman, author of the latest book Developing Distance Runners: Integrating Neural & Metabolic Training Methods >> Click here for Neural Training Circuits (Part 1): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters and Distance Runners Introducing Neural Recovery … [Read more...] about Neural Recovery Circuits (Part 2): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters & Distance Runners
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Neural Training Circuits (Part 1): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters and Distance Runners
>> This article was written by Jim Hiserman, author of the latest book Developing Distance Runners: Integrating Neural & Metabolic Training Methods In reading the latest Freelap Friday Question and Answer Blog I noticed that John O’Malley, a successful high school distance coach in … [Read more...] about Neural Training Circuits (Part 1): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters and Distance Runners
How fast do CrossFit’ers run 400m?
Sprinting is about 3 things: Strength, Power and Speed. If you want to add all Olympic events, then you might as well add Endurance. 9 out of the 10 events in the Decathlon consists of Strength, Power and Speed. So Crossfit is basically fitness by specializing in "not … [Read more...] about How fast do CrossFit’ers run 400m?
How to Lose Weight with the 4S Approach
This article isn't only for those who want to lose weight. It also applies to athletes at any level. There is a well known approach to sports called "4S"... Strength, Speed, Stamina & Suppleness. You can also add #5 Skill (including Agility & co-ordination), and #6 Sports-Psychology, but … [Read more...] about How to Lose Weight with the 4S Approach
4 Top Strength Training Type Workouts for Increased Speed
Strength training for speed is a topic that I always get questions about. Athletes want to know if they are performing the right exercises, how often they should train and how much they should lift. These are all legit questions, however strength training and workouts for speed are more complicated … [Read more...] about 4 Top Strength Training Type Workouts for Increased Speed
How To Improve Sprint Speed With The Forward Ball Roll And Prone Jack Knife
Here is another article guest blogged by Karsten Jensen and Steve Millward, who co-wrote Top Five Strength Training Exercises For Sprinters Revisited. You many remember Karsten wrote The # 1 Lower Body Strength Exercise to Improve Horizontal Acceleration (Part I) and Part 2. (Karsten Jensen, … [Read more...] about How To Improve Sprint Speed With The Forward Ball Roll And Prone Jack Knife
5 Minute Max Squats Bodyweight: Cyclist, Powerlifter, Strongman. Who Wins?
When I saw this video on Youtube, my first impression was the Strongman will win because of the incredible amount of strength endurance they must perform. I know, because I've seen Matt Szczerbinski of Max Strength Gym train down by Worthing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VO7VMmSHCo But then I … [Read more...] about 5 Minute Max Squats Bodyweight: Cyclist, Powerlifter, Strongman. Who Wins?
Age-grading Calculator for Track, Weights, and Body Weight Endurance
Every Masters athlete I know likes to compare their result with a "what-if" scenario, based on the current world record. That "what-if" is the famous age grade calculators. For example, if I run 58 sec for 400m at age 55, that's "equivalent" to a 49.03 based on the age grade calculator. I … [Read more...] about Age-grading Calculator for Track, Weights, and Body Weight Endurance
Stu McMillan’s Strength and Speed Series (for Coaches)
In case you missed it, here is a start of a huge multi-part article that is so good, it should be a (paid) book or ebook. But it's not... it's free for sharing, and contributing. The best is yet to come, as Derek Evely hasn't contributed to the series... yet. All of these articles are must … [Read more...] about Stu McMillan’s Strength and Speed Series (for Coaches)
Top Five Strength Training Exercises For Sprinters Revisited
This article is guest blogged by Karsten Jensen and Steve Millward. You many remember Karsten wrote The # 1 Lower Body Strength Exercise to Improve Horizontal Acceleration (Part I) and Part 2. (Karsten Jensen, M.Sc. Exercise Physiology is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Visit his … [Read more...] about Top Five Strength Training Exercises For Sprinters Revisited
