Unconventional Athletes Issue 3
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SPRINTINg.<br />
UNCONvENTIONAL TO CONvENTIONAL<br />
PART 2 (PART 1 is feATuRed in issue 2)<br />
ENHANCING THE<br />
QUALITY OF SPEED AND<br />
STRENGTH FOR HUMAN<br />
PERFORMANCE THE<br />
UNCONVENTIONAL<br />
WAY, SPRINT YOUR WAY<br />
TO SUCCESS PART 2!<br />
PROTOCOlS FOR OPTIMUM<br />
PERFORMANCE:<br />
There is much confusion in the fitness<br />
industry as to what sprinting is.<br />
Therefore, our frame of reference must<br />
be established to determine how &<br />
why sprinting is an important factor in<br />
every training program and to<br />
understand the protocols which are<br />
required for optimum performance &<br />
fitness based upon specific goals.<br />
THE NEED FOR SPEED!<br />
The 2 most important questions one<br />
must ask are, “what do you want to<br />
achieve & what the purpose for speed<br />
training is?” This establishes the<br />
baseline with how one will approach<br />
& incorporate sprinting into a training<br />
regimen. Quality of speed & strength<br />
for human performance is an absolute<br />
must for success! Correct Stimuli!<br />
All too often trainers talk about the<br />
anaerobic energy system which<br />
includes ATP/CP as stored energy. ATP<br />
is Adenosine Triphosphate and CP is<br />
Creatine Phosphate. True, this chemistry<br />
is an important factor; however, there<br />
are many other stimuli which play an<br />
integral role in developing sprint speed.<br />
CNS COMPREHENSION AND<br />
ElIMINATINg THE IllUSION!<br />
The first energy stimulus is the brain &<br />
central nervous system (CNS). All body<br />
functions begin here. Without it, the<br />
body cannot receive or execute<br />
functions. The CNS works from the<br />
moment the body begins to move and<br />
continues throughout the entire<br />
athletic performance, regardless<br />
whether it is long and continuous,<br />
short explosive movements or a<br />
combination of both.<br />
Our brain responds to stimuli in<br />
1/1000ths of a second through<br />
electrical charges to activate the CNS<br />
(Central Nervous System.)<br />
Within the first 0.2 (2/10ths) second<br />
is considered to be our reaction time.<br />
This is the initial thrust of the body to<br />
propel us forward.<br />
Next is action: Within the 1st 1.0<br />
second where a single leg is activated<br />
for the 1st step.<br />
Within 2.0-5.0 seconds begins the<br />
acceleration phase.<br />
From 5.0-8.0 seconds maximum<br />
velocity is achieved.<br />
<strong>Issue</strong> 03 - Volume 1 Page 18
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