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Weighted Sled Tows Improve Sprint Performance Over Sprinting Alone

Scientists discovered that towing a weighted sled with about 13% of your body weight can improve a 30m sprint significantly. Time to bust out some weights and start dragging!

What Determines Reaction Time and How to Improve It

Scientists examine the factors affecting reaction time and determine they are less neurological and more dependent on things we can actually train and improve.

Sprinting 101: 10 Articles for Safe and Effective Sprint Training

Sprinting is a great way to increase agility as long as you do it safely. Here are ten articles to guide you in your sprint training.

Go Anaerobic: What It Is and Why to Do It

Anaerobic training. You may have heard the phrase, but do you know what it is and why you should consider doing it? Let's look at this hated, but beneficial training mode.

Scientifically-Proven Tips for Faster Sprinting

Scientists took a close look at sprint performance and determined four things that made a difference in run times. Even though they're small, these techniques can make a big difference.

Rated R: For Restricted Movement

People my age have no business doing certain exercises. I think there should be a rating system for exercises, with some rated R for "restricted movement" and mature athletes just shouldn't do them.

Swimming Sprints Does Not Translate

Swimming is unique compared to other cardio sports like running and cycling. Researchers looked at how sprints impacted swimmers and their performance times, compared to other sports.

Improve Your Sprinting By Lifting Heavy 10 Minutes Prior

Maybe it sounds crazy, but new research shows a simple way to improve your sprinting times is to lift heavy ten minutes before you run. Not five, not twenty, but ten minutes before - and heavy!

Beta-Alanine Improves Sprint Performance

Supplements can be overwhelming. Wondering if beta-alanine is worth taking? New research shows it improves sprinting performance pretty drastically. I think it's worth taking.

High Intensity Running Increases VO2 Max in Cyclists

For endurance athletes it is a fine balance between volume and intensity in their training. New research looks at helping cyclists increase their VO2 max with high intensity running intervals.

Science Says: Sprints Burn 200 Calories for 2.5 Minutes Work

New research on sprint interval training shows you can burn an extra 200 calories per day by putting in only 2.5 minutes of work. Not having enough time is no longer an excuse.

Mechanics More Important Than Metabolic Power in Sprinting

While efficiency and metabolic power may be the most important things in endurance, science shows running mechanics are the most critical thing for sprinting athletes - whether cyclists or runners.

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