Ryan Cross, Physiotherapist One of the most exciting events in the Summer Olympics has to be the 100 m sprint. The winner of this race is considered the fastest on earth. To get to this level of speed, proper training is required. In fact, speed is an important aspect for most sports. Coaches and trainers
Short sprint hurdle drill is an excellent drill to help promote proper cycling. It is especially useful to help with poor knee drive and heel recovery, both imperative for longer, more frequent and powerful strides. Set up 20-30m acceleration zone. 8-10 x 8-12 inch hurdles evenly spaced apart. Beginners: 6 foot lengths apart. Faster individuals:
Post Workout Drills Post workout drills are an important tool to help improve performance. These drills are meant to reinforce neuromuscular connections, improve proprioception and body awareness, and improve running economy. The following drills are meant to be done after your workout and after you have done your cool down. The drills are meant to
Meet Forever Fit Science masters sprinter Nick Berra. Berra is a 2-time USATF Masters Athlete of the year, 2015 World Masters Bronze Medalist, and 2-time World Indoor Champion in the 800m and 1500m races. In the above video Nick shares his workout routine that allows him to perform stronger than ever, even as a masters
Hurdle Mobility – Strengthen those flexors to open up the hips for greater performance and increase in athleticism. A great way to do so will be incorporating hurdle mobility drills to your warmups. Hurdle Circuit: Lateral Bent Leg Skip Overs Same Leg Step Overs Double Leg Hops High Knees over short hurdles into a quick
Recently, Forever Fit Science attended the Huntsman Senior Games, where we stopped to talk with 52-year old professional runner Cindy Blakeley-Cameron. Cindy speaks with us about her professional running history and the records she has set, shares her tips on staying in strong running shape, and gives advice for masters individuals trying to get into track
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
A profile of Sprinter/Jumper Tracey Battle. She keeps her training fun and competitive by including her family. See how Tracey, her husband Marcus, and her 7-year-old granddaughter continue to reinvent track and field workouts. She breaks down the Masters Track family: how she started, was welcomed into, and is now a leader of this fun and
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
Meet one of the fastest Masters sprinters in the United States, Steven Sashen. At 55 he proves speed does not decline with age. Sashen, founder of Xero Shoes, shares his passion for sprinting and tips for staying fast and motivated. Watch his video presented by Forever Fit Science for a dose of inspiration. You Might
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
Gillian White BSc, MSc, PhD Candidate University of Toronto Exercise Sciences Why society is telling you that you’re too old to run – and why society is dead wrong. Most health publications, including this blog, place the majority of the focus of health articles on the physical sciences: how to lose weight, how to increase
