Understanding False Starts in Sprinting
Introduction Sprinting is one of the most exciting and exhilarating sports to watch, with athletes pushing the limits of human speed and agility. However, athletes are not immune to errors, and one of the most common mistakes in sprinting is a false start. A false start occurs when an athlete moves before the starter’s gun […]
The Best Exercises for Sprinters
Introduction Aspiring and experienced sprinters know that speed, explosiveness, agility, and strength are important factors to improve their performance. However, it can be challenging to know which exercises are best suited for sprinting. The best exercises for sprinters are: compound lower body movements such as squats and deadlifts as well as accessory movements such as […]
From Zero to Sprinter: Is it Too Late to Start Sprinting?
Introduction Sprinting is one of the most intense forms of exercise that requires explosive power, strength, and speed. It’s a great way to improve athleticism, improve cardiovascular health, burn calories, and build lean muscle mass. However, many people think that sprinting is only for athletes or younger individuals. The question is, is it too late […]
The Importance of Starting Blocks for Sprinters: How They Work and Why Sprinters Use Them
The History and Evolution of Starting Blocks Before starting blocks were invented, sprinters would start their races from a standing position, using a hand on the ground to push themselves forward. This technique, known as a crouch start, was not very efficient and often resulted in slow starts. Starting blocks were first introduced in the […]
The Shortest and Tallest Olympic Sprinters
Introduction A lot of aspiring sprinters worry about if they are too short or ‘tall enough’ (or maybe in some cases, that they are too tall). So, who are the shortest and tallest Olympic sprinters? Some examples of short Olympic sprinters are, Su Bingtian (172cm), Maurice Greene (176cm) and Nesta Carter (172cm), whereas some of […]
What is Considered Fast Sprinting?
Introduction A common question in any field of endeavor is ‘is this good?’ So, what is considered ‘fast’ when it comes to sprinting? Fast sprinting is anything above ~21km/hr, since the average human sprinting speed is roughly 21km/hr. Before we jump into how this figure was determined, let’s considered the fastest people in the world […]
How to Get Faster for Soccer
Introduction Being fast in football or soccer (I will use them interchangeably herein) is of course advantageous, and training to become faster comes with plenty of additional benefits to your athleticism besides increasing your speed. So, how can soccer players get faster? Soccer or Football players get faster by training just like sprinters do. This […]
Running vs Sprinting
Introduction Whenever I talk to someone about Sprinting/Sprint training, I often find that they do not ‘get’ the difference when it comes to running vs sprinting. Often I get the impression that they have a particular image in their mind: someone putting on their running shoes and going out onto the street for an evening […]
Do Nordics Make You Faster?
Introduction The Nordic hamstring curl (NHC) – also known as just ‘Nordics’ – are becoming increasingly popular among people wanting to run faster, jump higher and prevent injuries. But are Nordics really all that they are made out to be? Nordics may be helpful long term for sprint and general athletic performance, but they are […]
The Most Important Muscles for Speed
Introduction Anyone that is looking to get faster will no doubt find a variety of exercises being shoved at them upon searching the web. However, can these be backed by science? People also often associate being a sprinter with being jacked, but which muscles are actually important for speed? It seems as though the most […]
