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Weighted Sled

Weighted Sleds for Acceleration Training

There are plenty of toys out there designed for speed development or acceleration training, but one of the most effective and easiest to use is a weighted sled.  The research on resisted sprinting using these sleds is way behind the actual use of the device, but that’s usually how it goes.  More recent information has […]

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Speed Training Program Tips

Coaches are constantly asking me what can be done to make their in-house speed training program more effective. After talking with hundreds of coaches and looking at what is happening all over the country, I have come up with six keys to increasing the effectiveness of any speed training program. Educate the athletes. If your athletes don’t […]

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My Strength and Conditioning Blog

Welcome to my strength and conditioning blog.  As the name suggest, I plan on talking about everything related to strength and conditioning.  I’ve done a lot of writing and speaking about speed training, so there’s a pretty good chance I’ll be sharing a lot of that on here.  A very good chance. Something I’ve noticed, […]

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