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Tennis Speed Training

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The latest version of the Tennis Speed Training program has been released. It has been updated to include 20 exercises that will add power and speed to the Serve, Forehand and the Backhand. Plus it has exercises to develop more speed and quickness getting to the ball and approaching the net.

All of the exercises use the proven training method of using resistance bands with an isometric training strategy. This training technique will strengthen and quicken muscles in ways that other training methods, including weights and plyometrics are just capable of doing. The dynamic elastic properties of the resistance band are ideal for speed training purposes or for increasing the contraction speed of muscles.

Tennis players use diverse groups of muscles in both the upper body as well as the lower body. The Tennis Speed Training program covers all the muscles used in the various strokes and in court movement. In many instances the lower body muscles are used to add power to the serve, backhand and forehand. These lower body muscles are conditioned as well as the muscles of the arms, shoulders and back.

A unique and effective exercise has been developed and included in the training program that conditions the muscles of the core and hips. This exercise will provide the tennis player with additional speed and power in the swing by strenghtening and quickening the rotation of hips as used in the forehand and backhand strokes.

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New version of Run Faster Program released.

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Run Faster Speed Training Program

Run Faster Speed Training Program

We released an new version of the Run Faster Speed Training Program. The first thing you will notice is the new cover. Inside we have added 5 additional exercises for a total of 10. Two of these new exercises target the hip flexor muscles and the quadriceps. 1 additonal exercise for the hip extensors and 1 additional exercise for the hip adductors and the hip abductors.

This is a huge improvement over the very popular original Run Faster Program. These new exercises will give your sprinting muscles a real good workout for developing speed beyond what was experienced in the previous Run Faster program, which had proven to be very effective at increasing speed.

This also means we will be coming out shortly with a new Afterburner Video. The original Afterburner exercises are for the most part included in the new version.

Also released is the Run Faster Speed Training CD. The CD is a companion to the new Run Faster Speed Training manual. The CD will have videos showing exactly how to perform each exercise plus some additional resource material.

If you purchased the Run Faster Program in the past you will be able to get the Run Faster CD with all of the new exercises.

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Does it help to train muscles at different angles and positions?

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The exercises illustrated in the training programs are what we believe are the most effective positions and angles to train the respective muscle groups. Certainly, you may train the muscle groups at other positions and angles that you feel may be beneficial. The best mindset to have when performing these and other exercises is to look for positions where your muscles are the weakest during a particular exercise and work towards increasing your strength in these positions. This will greatly help with your coordination and speed.

The best way to know if you are effectively training a muscle is if the muscle(s) begin to shake after a few seconds when holding it in the final position. This is a sign of muscle weakness and lack of coordination with these muscle groups. It is also a sign that there should be a huge upside to improving your speed and quickness as a result of doing this training exercise.

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Weights and plyos are needed for a complete training package.

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I received an email from someone who was concerned that we were making claims that isometrics were better than weights and plyos and that these two training methods are not required.

I answered with the following, assuring him that we strongly encourage the use of all types of training routines, because they all have their place when it comes to improving sports performance.

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