Virginia Davies, founder of Forever Fit Science, and John Trautmann, coach for the Mile High Run Club of NYC, talk about the important benefits of HIIT (high intensity interval training) with examples of how HIIT can be performed on the treadmill. Whether you are a beginner or an olympic sprinter there are many takeaways from
The start to a race is the most important phase. The start can determine win or lose in a close race. This video demonstrates a drill to improve your block start mechanics using the VertiMax. Key Factors: 1. Alignment 2. Set Position -90 degrees at the front knee -120 degrees on the rear knee -Head
Evan Stevens Why Is HIIT different? Let’s set aside CEE (continuous bout of exercise without a break interval and can be performed at low, moderate, or high intensities) for a minute and just think about HIIT (highly strenuous bursts of activity separated by periods of low intensity or rest). We just discussed the fact that HIIT
Virginia Davies, founder of Forever Fit Science, and John Trautmann, coach for the Mile High Run Club of NYC, demonstrate the functional drills you can use to warm up effectively and safely for treadmill sprinting. High-Knee Run Bounce off balls of feet and bring your knees high Perform for 30 seconds, then rest and repeat Power
Catherine O’Brien What makes a good running song? A couple weeks ago I discussed research that supported the incorporation of music into physical exercise. A quick refresher: the research shows that working out with music, as opposed to without music, produces preservation of key brain areas involved in cognitive processing. Now, if you prefer to
John Trautmann is a 1992 US Olympian and 1- mile run World Record holder for men aged 45-49. Learn the key principles of sprinting form and technique as John demonstrates the mechanics involved: Sprinting Posture Relax your face, neck, and shoulders Run tall Keep your head up Arm Action Keep elbows bent at 90 degrees Drive
Mary Kemp, age 95 battles it out on the track field during the 100m dash. Kemp started running at the young age of 94. Through her daughter-in-law and son’s motivation to keep going everyday she has kept her competitive spirit alive. Watch her race her opponent Dottie Gray, age 92, in the 100m dash at
Evan Stevens One of the comments that I received after last weekend’s UWO Health and Wellness Symposium was what it meant to be a “push or pull sprinter.” This comes from a comment that Mr. Andy O’Brien made during his Developing a Body for Sport and Life about how every athlete is different – that
The Forever Fit Science marketing team attended the Pueblo Masters Track & Field event and met some incredible Masters athletes. This video is a highlight of their stories, tips, and races from sprinting to pole vaulting. Takeaway: It does not need to be your children’s events. You can compete at every age and be successful.
These Masters Track & Field athletes prove age is just a number. Recently Forever Fit Science attended the Pueblo Masters Track & Field meet and got to know these incredible athletes competing in everything from the high jump to pole vaulting. The main takeaway is although your recovery time increases, you are never too young
Meet 41 year old Antwon Dussett, Masters sprinter, from Peoria, Illinois. Dussett who is a Gulf War veteran started sprinting in 1994. He is a 400m 2000 Olympic trials qualifier, 400m 2017 World Indoors Masters Champion and a US record holder (ages 35-39) in the 200m. Dussett says the masters running community along with the
Paul Stevens Carpe Diem (but in a relaxed sort of way) “NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER!” For any of you that may have seen the 1999 Tim Allen science fiction comedy movie “Galaxy Quest”, you will know what the title line is all about. It speaks to the attitude of the crew of a galactic
