Results For Category: "Speed"
Why Strength Training Is Important For Athletic Speed
February 20, 2022An athlete always has to start somewhere to become faster at their sport. Most athletes will increase their athletic performance just by playing their sport….
Strategies For Improving Acceleration & Movement
February 19, 2022Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting off there are ways of improving acceleration and movement as an athlete. Knowing how to navigate…
Strategies For Improving Acceleration & Movement
February 19, 2022Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting off there are ways of improving acceleration and movement as an athlete. Knowing how to navigate…
The Primary Muscles For Sprinting
February 11, 2022Sprinting is a complex move for the whole body. It takes coordination & balance and depends on how fast the muscles contract and how much…
What Is Sport Specific Speed?
February 10, 2022When it comes to speed in sports, there are generally four areas we categorize: Acceleration Maximum Velocity Quickness Change of Direction All sports require these…
Muscles Used For Building Speed
February 9, 2022There are 3 types of muscle fibers: Slow-twitch Fast-twitch Intermediate (which is a combination of both fibers) There is only one muscle fiber that will…
What is Speed Strength Training?
February 7, 2022Speed strength training can be easily defined as a specific movement that requires maximum force to tap into the nervous system. In sports, there are…
5 Buzz Words or Phrases in the Fitness and Performance World That We Need to Stop Using
June 23, 2021Every industry has its catchphrases or terminology that anyone not familiar with the industry does not understand or only understands superficially. The health and fitness…
Developing The Powerful Athlete
May 26, 2021In the weight room, most people concentrate on strength. The focus tends to be on the maximum weight for a bench press or a back…
Training Without Facilities
March 18, 2020As we have all had to practice social distancing recently, gyms and rec centers are all closed. For many of us, this will significantly reduce…