Archive for the ‘Lessons in Speed Training’ Category

Part 3 - Slow Twitch Fibers and Slow Twitch Response and the reason why most speed training programs are disappointing.

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

This is the 3rd of 8 in a series about maximizing speed and quickness in your specific sport.

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In any athletic activity, strength and endurance will always be an advantage.

But those with blazing speed or quickness in their athletic skill often make the difference between victory and defeat.

Now we are not just talking about running speed. We are talking about any skill that requires the muscles to react and contract quickly. That includes throwing, jumping, swinging, running, and kicking and any just about any other skill in sports like football, baseball, basketball, softball, golf, tennis, volleyball, track and field events, swimming, lacrosse, and many others.

Unfortunately there has been little guidance about how to be both strong and fast.

In fact speed training has been so disappointing in most athletes that it is commonly considered to be genetics that makes a person fast.

Yet you are about to discover the real reason most athletes do not achieve the speed they are looking for.

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Part 2 - Muscle Contraction Speed - What it is and why it is the core of speed and quickness

Tuesday, January 9th, 2007

This is the 2nd of 8 in a series about maximizing speed and quickness in your specific sport.

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 What is muscle contraction speed?

Let’s use the biceps muscle in your arm for an example. 

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PART 1 - Welcome to Speed Training Secrets

Monday, January 8th, 2007

Welcome to Speed Training Secrets

You are about to discover how to get faster and quicker, no matter what your sport, age or fitness level. And you will realize that it is going to be easier then you ever thought possible.

Over the next 8 days, I will be sending you new information so that you will get the complete facts about how to get your muscles to react quicker and faster. You’ll probably want to save this series of articles for future reference. It is that valuable.

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