Sprint
3 Special Strength Exercises for Better Jumping and Sprinting
When it comes to being a better athlete, we often want one (or both) of two key qualities: To run faster To jump higher Although raw power is great, there [...]
The Top Speed Secret: Why Getting Faster Is the Ultimate Performance-Enhancer For Team Sport Athletes
Team sport athletes rarely reach max velocity during competition. That’s just the reality. Fatigue becomes a factor shortly after the first whistle blows, and opportunities for the long, uninterrupted periods [...]
Why ‘False Stepping’ Can Actually Make You Faster
The false step has been a natural enemy of coaches across many sports for decades. Why waste time taking a step backwards when you need to move forwards? Many coaches [...]
Will ‘Pulsers’ Actually Help You Run Faster?
There's a unique sound accompanying runners around the world. "Ba-Boom, Ba-Boom, Ba-Boom." That two-toned snap you're hearing comes compliments of David Weck's ProPulse Speed Trainers. The claims behind them are [...]
The Weird Sprinting Cue That Actually Works
A coach can scream sprinting cues until they're blue in the face, but unless their athletes are being timed, it likely won't make much of a difference. Elite strength and [...]
Why You Don’t Need as Much Conditioning as You Think
Conditioning is important. But do you need to focus on conditioning as much as many coaches would lead you to believe? Short answer: No, you don't. In a world where [...]
Building Sprint Speed for Soccer Players
During a match, a professional player may run 30 to 40 sprints. These aren’t like a 100-meter dash. Instead, they range from 1 to 4 seconds over a distance of [...]
The Movement Too Many Soccer Players Neglect—and How You Can Train It
Ever seen a soccer player who can bolt down the field when it comes to linear sprinting, yet has the side-to-side agility of a snail? For a dynamic sport that [...]
18-Year-Old Blazes a 9.98 100-Meter Dash, the Fastest High School Time Ever
Seemingly every week, Matthew Boling does something that sets the track and field world on fire. His latest and greatest feat is a 9.98 100-meter dash at the Texas 6A [...]
Get Faster With This Sprint Form Checklist
You could spend weeks developing lower-body power without seeing the speed results that you could achieve after just a few hours of sprint mechanics practice. Develop your sprint form by [...]