Comments on: Part 4 - Why does training with repetitions wipe out the fast twitch response in a muscle? http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/lessons-in-speed-training/repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response.html by Dr. Larry Van Such Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:25:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Matias http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/lessons-in-speed-training/repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response.html#comment-4433 Matias Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:38:45 +0000 http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/uncategorized/why-does-training-with-repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response-in-a-muscle.html#comment-4433 Seeing that performing repetitions does not increase your speed or quickness does this mean that a speed and agility ladder does not increase your speed and quickness? And just out of interest, do calf raises increase fast twitch fibers? Seeing that performing repetitions does not increase your speed or quickness does this mean that a speed and agility ladder does not increase your speed and quickness? And just out of interest, do calf raises increase fast twitch fibers?

]]> By: Larry Van Such http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/lessons-in-speed-training/repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response.html#comment-4364 Larry Van Such Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:01:15 +0000 http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/uncategorized/why-does-training-with-repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response-in-a-muscle.html#comment-4364 Hi Peacemaker, Most athletes, coaches and trainers come from a weight training background, and since it is difficult for most to accept something different from what they already believe, their initial response is almost always negative - and they hate being wrong. Most trainers equate isometrics with a weight training strategy to get stronger. That's not what we are talking about. We are not trying to replace your strength training program. Appropriate strength is necessary for any successful athlete. And trainers equate resistance bands as a replacement for weights, again in a strength training program, that is with repetitions. We encourage athletes to develop their strength. We also know that speed is important, the kind of speed that comes from muscles that contract rapidly. You will not hear coaches and trainers talk about muscle contract speed, they will always talk about the speed that comes from additional strength, but that does not always happen. And is why many are frustrated and disappointed with their speed gains. Isometrics with the resistance band has proven to be very effective at increasing muscle contraction speed and improving athletic performance. It's hard to say that you could be wasting your time when you only need to spend a few minutes each day doing these exercises. Only you can know for yourself if these exercises will increase your speed and improve your athletic performance, by faithfully following the program, as thousands of others have done. The effectiveness of the program is revealed in athletes that have experienced it for themselves. Here is the link to what those who have used the program are saying. http://www.athleticquickness.com/page.asp?page_id=66 Hi Peacemaker,

Most athletes, coaches and trainers come from a weight training background, and since it is difficult for most to accept something different from what they already believe, their initial response is almost always negative - and they hate being wrong.

Most trainers equate isometrics with a weight training strategy to get stronger. That’s not what we are talking about. We are not trying to replace your strength training program. Appropriate strength is necessary for any successful athlete.

And trainers equate resistance bands as a replacement for weights, again in a strength training program, that is with repetitions.

We encourage athletes to develop their strength. We also know that speed is important, the kind of speed that comes from muscles that contract rapidly. You will not hear coaches and trainers talk about muscle contract speed, they will always talk about the speed that comes from additional strength, but that does not always happen. And is why many are frustrated and disappointed with their speed gains.

Isometrics with the resistance band has proven to be very effective at increasing muscle contraction speed and improving athletic performance.

It’s hard to say that you could be wasting your time when you only need to spend a few minutes each day doing these exercises. Only you can know for yourself if these exercises will increase your speed and improve your athletic performance, by faithfully following the program, as thousands of others have done. The effectiveness of the program is revealed in athletes that have experienced it for themselves. Here is the link to what those who have used the program are saying.

http://www.athleticquickness.com/page.asp?page_id=66

]]> By: chris http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/lessons-in-speed-training/repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response.html#comment-4363 chris Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:37:01 +0000 http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/uncategorized/why-does-training-with-repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response-in-a-muscle.html#comment-4363 I was wondering, how do you maintain good shape with endurance, and still be able to concentrate specifically on the fast twitch muscles for speed? Is it possible to do both or one or the other? I was wondering, how do you maintain good shape with endurance, and still be able to concentrate specifically on the fast twitch muscles for speed? Is it possible to do both or one or the other?

]]> By: Peacemaker http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/lessons-in-speed-training/repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response.html#comment-4362 Peacemaker Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:53:43 +0000 http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/uncategorized/why-does-training-with-repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response-in-a-muscle.html#comment-4362 I'm a little bit suspicous about these programs. One of my friends is a little pro on the "speed" subject. He says that this is total BS and that I'm wasting my time. Please respond! I’m a little bit suspicous about these programs. One of my friends is a little pro on the “speed” subject. He says that this is total BS and that I’m wasting my time. Please respond!

]]> By: Bob http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/lessons-in-speed-training/repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response.html#comment-4303 Bob Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:02:20 +0000 http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/uncategorized/why-does-training-with-repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response-in-a-muscle.html#comment-4303 Eddie, the closest thing to a free trial is found at: www.speedtrainingchallenge.com Eddie, the closest thing to a free trial is found at:

http://www.speedtrainingchallenge.com

]]> By: eddie http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/lessons-in-speed-training/repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response.html#comment-4301 eddie Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:42:24 +0000 http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/uncategorized/why-does-training-with-repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response-in-a-muscle.html#comment-4301 is a free 30 day trial or something like that? is a free 30 day trial or something like that?

]]> By: Bob http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/lessons-in-speed-training/repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response.html#comment-4296 Bob Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:37:48 +0000 http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/uncategorized/why-does-training-with-repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response-in-a-muscle.html#comment-4296 Gary, Go to www.athleticquickness.com/fastmuscles.asp. You will find a video towards the bottom of the page that demonstrates an exercise to increase muscle contraction speed. This one exercise will increase sprinting speed by conditioning the thigh flexor muscles for speed. Gary, Go to http://www.athleticquickness.com/fastmuscles.asp. You will find a video towards the bottom of the page that demonstrates an exercise to increase muscle contraction speed. This one exercise will increase sprinting speed by conditioning the thigh flexor muscles for speed.

]]> By: gary Hearst http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/lessons-in-speed-training/repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response.html#comment-4295 gary Hearst Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:20:37 +0000 http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/uncategorized/why-does-training-with-repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response-in-a-muscle.html#comment-4295 I have read all the articles to date in this series. What I have not been able to determine is exactly what exercises s/b performed for fast twitch muscles and what exercises s/b performed to help increase speed. The articles all speak of why fast twitch muscles are not being utilized but nothing re: how to train for fast twitch performance. I have read all the articles to date in this series. What I have not been able to determine is exactly what exercises s/b performed for fast twitch muscles and what exercises s/b performed to help increase speed. The articles all speak of why fast twitch muscles are not being utilized but nothing re: how to train for fast twitch performance.

]]> By: howard davis http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/lessons-in-speed-training/repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response.html#comment-4160 howard davis Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:36:51 +0000 http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/uncategorized/why-does-training-with-repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response-in-a-muscle.html#comment-4160 Is it ok to do weight training and speed training on the same day or different days? Is it ok to do weight training and speed training on the same day or different days?

]]> By: Bob http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/lessons-in-speed-training/repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response.html#comment-4151 Bob Thu, 25 Dec 2008 03:40:03 +0000 http://speedtrainingsecrets.com/blog/uncategorized/why-does-training-with-repetitions-wipe-out-the-fast-twitch-response-in-a-muscle.html#comment-4151 I've heard of kids starting in this training when they were 7 and seeing good results. If a kid was say, 11, and was motivated to do this training, then I would say that was not too early to get started. I’ve heard of kids starting in this training when they were 7 and seeing good results. If a kid was say, 11, and was motivated to do this training, then I would say that was not too early to get started.

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