Comments on: Football Player is Concernced About His Speed After Strength Training

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:08:40 +0000

Mark,

Start by reading this page which begins to explain why isometrics with resistance bands far outperforms isometrics with weights when it comes to developing muscle speed.

http://athleticquickness.com/page.asp?page_id=24

By: mark

mark — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:17:39 +0000

what the difference between isometrics with weights and bands ive never heard about getting faster doing isometrics with bands if so why havent i heard this from other athletes, just a question..

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:46:45 +0000

Josh, Read the training tips on this link: http://athleticquickness.com/page.asp?page_id=91

Note in particular Tip #8 - which I have copied here.

Tip #8: It is very important not to over-train during the season. There simply is not enough time to recover from too hard of a workout (both strength and speed) and return to your peak performance in time for the game. Again, rest is just as important as the actual training sessions. If at all possible allow yourself at least 2 days of rest before any competition by just doing some light stretching/warm-ups the day before a game.

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:57:47 +0000

I am a a high school track coach. We are curently 2 week away from our first meet. Should i continue to use the bands throughout the season? And if so do I have my athletes use them the day before a meet? I guess what I am asking if we have a track meet on a Tuesday and Thursday what days if any do we not use the bands.Thanks

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 23:55:09 +0000

Marcos, first read the recommendations on the link below:

http://www.athleticquickness.com/page.asp?page_id=91

If you still have questions about incorporating the isometrics with bands into your existing routine then send your message to support@athleticquickness.com and you will get an answer.

By: Marcos

Marcos — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 17:35:49 +0000

Hi I work out six days a week. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I am in the weightroom with squats on Monday and power clean on Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday I sprint with strength shoes or a weight vest. I do all these in the morning so when should I incorporate the isometric bands for my best results for increasing my speed.

By: Jordan

Jordan — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:39:52 +0000

Nevermind. I emailed customer support and they told me to get really aggressive and that it may take more time so I’ll give it a shot with both bands and use all my strength. I am sorry about my accusations against Larry about writing all those testimonials. I will try for another 2 weeks but at full strength and hopefully some good will come out of it.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 20:16:08 +0000

Jordan, Its’ not the creatine that you should concern yourself with. Creatine is designed to increase muscle mass. However, to do so requires lots of weightlifting etc. It is the excessive weightlifting that may interfere with your speed, not the creatine.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 20:14:58 +0000

Jordan, here is the response from Dr. Van Such:

Certainly you should begin to feel and see results within the first 14 days. If not, make sure your are not “undoing” the training with excessive weight, plyos and runnnig exercises during this time. Once you train your muscles this way for at least a month, most athletes will continue to see and feel the added strength and quickness in their muscles for up to a year or so. This does vary from athlete to athlete and may be more or less in your paticular case. Increased size can and does happen, however, it is usually a secondary affect to the speed in which you should see.

By: Jordan

Jordan — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:03:02 +0000

I also would like to know how long it will take for me to get the light springy feeling in my legs because this is my third day and I haven’t noticed a signifcant difference in the lightness or springyness in my legs. Also, how long does it last? Will my legs always feel light and springy or just as I work out? I also noticed my cavs got a little bigger and so have my thighs, or maybe it’s just my imagination, is this normal? I also feel my ammy a bit for about 5-10 minutes maybe less after I finish the exercise. Is this normal?