Hill Sprints: Techniques and Benefits of Incline Speed Training
Introduction In recent years, incline speed training and uphill sprinting have emerged as innovative and highly effective methods for enhancing running performance. Research demonstrates that hill sprints not only improve running economy but also increase leg strength and power, leading to better speed and acceleration (Barnes & Kilding, 2015). Furthermore, this type of sprinting can […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Best Exercise to Improve your Acceleration Speed
Introduction I previously talked about some of the theory behind a good acceleration and why understanding the theory behind efficient acceleration mechanics is important. If you haven’t read that article, then I recommend you do so as it will make the ideas throughout this article much clearer. In this article I am going to be talking much […]
Guide To Using The Sprint Calculator
Introduction The Azide Sprint Calculator is a tool for predicting and assessing your sprint performance. You can find the calculator by clicking here. In this short article I want to discuss how the calculator can be used to find areas for improvement in your sprint performance. Calculator Guidelines As you can see on the sprint […]
