Tuesday 11 June 2013

Run Faster in 6 weeks

Everybody always wishes they were a little faster. Better Acceleration, quicker cuts, and just a more powerful athlete. If you've got at least 6 weeks to dedicate to yourself to improving, consider the acceleration training programs presented in a study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Female soccer athletes engaged in 6 weeks of standard treadmill running or high-speed treadmill work that incorporated a body weight support system. A control group continued on with regular soccer training. After 12 sessions, both treadmill groups could run a 40-yard dash much faster than subjects in the control group.

Although those running on a standard treadmill built up the greatest degree knee flexor strength, they suffered a much higher rate of shin splints and foot pain compared to either of the other groups. Since 66% of players running the standard treadmill ended up hurting, you might want to consider a different type of acceleration training if your Gym doesn't have state-of-the-art equipment.

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