In football, we use a nifty little sprint workout that really takes its toll on the body fat. This an excerpt from my Speed workout book which is available from my football blog (http://outlaws-football.blogspot.com).
The Sprints
The first part of the workout is the sprints. These are done in measurements of 5 yards, 10 yards, 20 yards and 40 yards.
With the short 5 and 10-yard dashes, your purpose is to work on your starts. The 5-yard dashes in particular are just a bunch of starts.
Each distance will be done in sets of 10 each with 10-20 seconds rest between each sprint. The five-yard dashes can be done with 5-10 seconds of rest between each. The 40-yard dashes can has 20-25 seconds between each dash.
At the end of this section, take about a 5-minute break and hydrate your body. If you are working out out in extreme heat, be particularly mindful of your bodies’ hydration, making sure to get plenty of water. You can even drink a quick sip of water during a sprint set if you feel your body so requires it.
Be sure to warm up before doing this sprint and always stretch.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment