The Crucial Role of Core Strength in Sprinting
Introduction Many of use know about the importance of the lower body during sprinting; however, what is the role of one’s core when it comes to sprinting performance? Core strength plays a vital role in sprinting performance by providing stability, facilitating force transfer, and aiding power generation. By understanding the biomechanical mechanisms behind the core’s […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
