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How Can You Improve Your 40 Yard Dash Time? By: Topic Of The Week Once again this week was full of amazing responses. We at Bodybuilding.com truly enjoy seeing all of the effort put in to the forum and how beneficial they can be to everyone that reads them. Keep up the great work and congratulations to all the winners! 10133 Words - Date Added: Jun 17, 2005

10 Laps To A Healthier You!
By: Angela Mraz
Running or jogging is a great way to burn calories (approximately 100 calories for every mile ran), really works the cardio system, tones and shapes the legs and if your run uphill, attack those glutes too. Learn how to make a healthier YOU! 1173 Words - Date Added: Apr 15, 2003

4 Easy Steps To Improve Your 10-yard Dash And 40-yard Dash.
By: Sport X Training
Improving the athlete's 40-yard dash time in a matter of minutes is possible. Here are some steps to improve your sprint time. 1605 Words - Date Added: Jul 11, 2005

6 Ways To Improve Your Foot Speed!
By: SportSpecific.com
Discover the secrets world class sprinters have known for years - they key to foot speed is dorsi and planter flexion. These 6 drills will definitely improve your foot speed! 487 Words - Date Added: Aug 11, 2003

A Bodybuilder Competing In A Marathon!
By: Rudy Sleiman
Would you believe that a bodybuilder/powerlifter can run a marathon? Don't ask me how, but I did it! Don't be surprised, I will tell you in details how I did it, and it will be up to you to decide whether or not you would want to compete in such event. 747 Words - Date Added: Feb 02, 2004

All Sports Training Articles
By: Bodybuilding.com
Check out our full section for Sports Training articles! Date Added: Mar 14, 2003

An Introduction To Plyometrics.
By: Softball Performance
For many years coaches and athletes have sought to improve power in order to enhance performance. Learn why and how it can help YOU! 703 Words - Date Added: May 08, 2003

Balance Training & The Athlete!
By: Coach Davies
I am often asked of my own grueling training demands and how my athletes and have developed extreme physical abilities. The answer comes easily in the guarded wording of balance. Learn why... 812 Words - Date Added: Jun 22, 2004

Basketball Agility Training: More Important Than Your Vertical Jump!
By: Josh Henkin
What does a basketball player need to be working on to improve their performance? I will review some of my favorite drills in different areas of physical preparation. 994 Words - Date Added: May 30, 2003

Basketball Agility Training: Part Two!
By: Josh Henkin
Everyone wants to perform better and become a winner, but are these same individuals and teams willing to put in the work? Here are more drills that you can do to really improve your skills on the court. 1158 Words - Date Added: Jun 26, 2003

Biomechanical Cutting: Improve Your Movement!
By: Progressive Sporting Systems
To improve movement, each coach and/or athlete must have a firm understanding of the function of the kinetic chain and its relationship and interaction with ground reaction forces and momentum... 2359 Words - Date Added: Aug 20, 2004

Biomechanical Strength: Improve Your Ability To Exhibit External Force!
By: Progressive Sporting Systems
Many factors contribute to an individual's ability to exhibit external force. Learn all about them! 1274 Words - Date Added: Sep 15, 2004

Bodybuilding.com Justin.tv Channel, Episode #64: Train To Be A Faster Sprinter! Pt. 1.
By: Other Writer
Prominent fitness magazine cover models and athletes Kendall Wood and Obi Obadike share their secrets for improving athletic performance, choosing the right supps to win, and staying ripped all year long. Date Added: Jun 18, 2009

Cat Like Reflex Training Methods!
By: Bionic Plyometrics
It can go with out saying that whatever your sport, improved reaction time & response time a.k.a. reflex speed will be vital. Learn how to improve your reflexes... 1714 Words - Date Added: Jan 21, 2005

Champion Sprinter Training Program!
By: Tom Green
Sprinting is a very difficult combination of aggression, relaxation, technique, and efficiency. Champion sprinter Tom Green shows you his full training program! 3442 Words - Date Added: Oct 14, 2003

Coach Clay's Seven Killer Soccer Drills.
By: eteamz
Coach Clay has designed these seven conditioning drills to help prepare athletes for game day. They will help improve speed, agility, and endurance so that on game day you are ready to preform at full capacity. 2622 Words - Date Added: Aug 14, 2003

Core Conditioning: Scientific Abdominal Training For Softball!
By: Bodybuilding.com
Core conditioning is a more integrated and complete approach to abdominal training. The purpose of this column is to educate softball coaches on sports training as it applies to the sport of softball. 1527 Words - Date Added: Apr 23, 2003

Defensive Back Training.
By: Intensity Magazine
The defensive back position, at any level of football, requires a vast array of skills and an advanced level of athleticism in order to dominate the opposition. 700 Words - Date Added: Mar 17, 2003

Denver Broncos Speed & Endurance Program!
By: Mauro Di Pasquale
The Denver Broncos speed and endurance program was developed by the Denver Broncos strength staff to help improve our overall team speed. This is the explanation of the Rich Tuten's Denver Bronco Speed and endurance program exactly as it appears in their players training manual. 1058 Words - Date Added: Sep 09, 2003

Dynamic Mobility. Increase Range Of Motion!
By: Intensity Magazine
Incorporating Olympic lifts into your workout and their hybrid movements are a great place to start your dynamic mobility. 887 Words - Date Added: Feb 21, 2003

Fitness And Nutrition Hour Podcast: The Hollywood Trainer!
By: Dave DePew
Jeanette Jenkins, Founder and President of 425 Words - Date Added: May 17, 2006

Gator Agility And Foot Quickness Training.
By: Mauro Di Pasquale
Here are detailed directions on how Coach Glass coaches the Gators to have better agility and quicker feet. 1473 Words - Date Added: Sep 15, 2004

Get Faster: Anyone Can Increase Their Basic Speed!
By: Mauro Di Pasquale
Three components affect your maximal speed: Stride Frequency, Stride Length, and Anaerobic Endurance. Here's a quick look at all three & how they work together. 1797 Words - Date Added: Aug 02, 2004

High Intensity Conditioning For Maximum Performance!
By: SportSpecific.com
Try this brand new high-intensity conditioning program guaranteed to get you into the best shape, regardless of the sport you play! The program includes sample treadmill and bike programs with exact speed, heart rate zones and resistance. 818 Words - Date Added: Oct 08, 2003

How Can An Athlete Increase Their Overall Speed For Short Distances?
By: Athletes Topic Of The Week
How can an athlete increase their overall speed for short distances? Get the details and exercises on increasing hand speed, foot/leg speed and techniques to get the overall increase. Try them out! 6035 Words - Date Added: May 22, 2006

How Can I Develop Speed?
By: Josh Henkin
What can you do to improve your speed? Will weight training HURT your quickness? 630 Words - Date Added: Mar 14, 2003

How Can You Improve Your 40 Yard Dash Time?
By: Topic Of The Week
Once again this week was full of amazing responses. We at Bodybuilding.com truly enjoy seeing all of the effort put in to the forum and how beneficial they can be to everyone that reads them. Keep up the great work and congratulations to all the winners! 10133 Words - Date Added: Jun 17, 2005

Making Bodybuilding More Athletic.
By: Par Deus
By: Zepplin. The approach to strength training in which athletes take into the weight room is drastically different from which is taken in bodybuilding. Learn why and how to make your routine more athletic! 2058 Words - Date Added: May 14, 2003

Neuromuscular Conditioning.
By: Softball Performance
After studying athletes for many years it really relates to life. In order to create ideas you must flood the brain with lots of relevant information about the sport or subject. The idea is to give the brain a lot of information relative to volleyball only, and to use as its needed during play. Learn why. 1404 Words - Date Added: May 28, 2003

Peak Performance Speed For Football: Winning The State Championship!
By: Schumans Speed Center
Every college coach, NFL coach, and high school coach understands that speed kills. Today the focus is on speed for football training. More information regarding this can be found below including a bio on the founder of the company. 899 Words - Date Added: Jun 09, 2005

Plyometric Ability - React Like A Cat And Explode Like Lightning!
By: Kelly Baggett
The efficiency of a cat with the explosiveness of a bolt of lighting. This is what you want in sports. Read on to learn more about reactive (plyometric) ability... 4341 Words - Date Added: Jan 17, 2006

Podcast Interview: Speed Training - Becoming A Faster Athlete!
By: Dave DePew
Fitness And Nutrition Radio Podcast! Hear interviews with the top minds in the fitness industry, as well as special topics by distinguished Dave DePew. Fitness and nutrition insights aplenty! 411 Words - Date Added: May 22, 2006

Power Athlete Football Program
By: Curtis Schultz
From the time this program begins, you will obtain new lifting goals by the end of the program. While most collegiate programs are based on maintenance, ours will be based on GAINING! Full workout program for strength, speed, flexibility and more! 3292 Words - Date Added: Mar 14, 2003

Powerlifting & Speed-Strength Training!
By: Dr. Squat
Lets take a look at what powerlifting can do for your speed and strength training. Learn the facts from Dr. Squat! 1783 Words - Date Added: May 14, 2004

Proper Sprint Mechanics
By: Jamie Hale
Proper sprint mechanics will lead to better conditioning and cause less injury. 436 Words - Date Added: Dec 10, 2003

Putting The Forty-Yard Dash To The Test!
By: Intensity Magazine
When practices start, literally thousands of coaches will employ their system of talent evaluation. In 99% of the camps around the country, the forty-yard dash will be one of the most widely used tests. 746 Words - Date Added: Apr 15, 2003

Quickness & Absolute Speed Vs Sports Speed & Explosiveness!
By: Kelly Baggett
To fully understand the relationship between absolute speed, and their relationship to the demonstrations of speed, as we see in sport, it helps to view the body as 2 separate systems. Learn about these seperate systems below. 2094 Words - Date Added: May 18, 2005

Quickness Training.
By: Jamie Hale
Training for quickness is not the same as training for absolute speed. Quickness relies heavily on immediate movement reactions. Think of quickness as the first phase of speed. Learn how to get quicker! 619 Words - Date Added: May 19, 2003

Renegade Basketball: The New Style Of Training!
By: Intensity Magazine
One of the many great benefits to a Renegade-style of training is that it can be very flexible and adapted to fit a coach's needs. Learn how it will help YOU! 1099 Words - Date Added: Apr 11, 2003

Revolutionary Approach To Speed And Strength Training
By: Par Deus
What I am going to present in this article is unlike any training system that I am aware of -- it is in complete opposition to what our intuition tells and to what we have been conditioned to think about speed and strength training. 4514 Words - Date Added: Mar 14, 2003

Sand Training 101
By: Intensity Magazine
The soft sand absorbs 100% of the force applied into it, and throws back a very small percentage of the force to you. Check out this full sand training program for speed! 844 Words - Date Added: Mar 14, 2003

Speed & Power Training For The 40!
By: SportSpecific.com
This article is going to give you some insight on speed and power training to enhance you 40 yard time. 758 Words - Date Added: Sep 05, 2003

Split Second Action: The Importance Of GAME SPEED!
By: Intensity Magazine
Which would you rather have, a big bench press and a great forty time or a RING on your finger? Learn how to get it! 1029 Words - Date Added: Feb 15, 2003

Sprinting: The Purest, Most Powerful Physique-Shaper In An Athlete's Arsenal: Part I
By: Par Deus
When it comes to cutting you up and promoting a nutrient-partitioning milieu conducive to building and maintaining a lean, muscular physique, sprinting simply cannot be beat. A simple look at competitive athletics demonstrates this pretty clearly. 4234 Words - Date Added: Jul 08, 2005

Squats And Speed Development?
By: Kelly Baggett
The quickest way for most people to boost up their attributes is, you guessed it, increase their ability to bend their knees and apply force! Improve your strength with the squat. Get more here! 1635 Words - Date Added: Oct 19, 2005

Strength, Conditioning, & Nutrition Q & A.
By: EliteAthleteTraining.com
Find out how to get stronger, faster and bigger for your sport in this new column... 960 Words - Date Added: Feb 21, 2005

The 40 Yard Dash - The King Of The Combine Tests: Part 1.
By: Chris Scarborough
The 40 Yard Dash - The first thing is the starting position. I will focus this article on the shin and leg angles at the start. Get the details right here. 627 Words - Date Added: Oct 13, 2005

The 90 Degree Myth: Acceleration Mechanics - Part One.
By: Chris Scarborough
Recently I trained a group of 7 athletes for speed development - specifically a 40 yard dash, I improved thier times by implying the 90 degree myth. Find out what it is and how it can help you become faster. 564 Words - Date Added: Apr 18, 2005

The 90 Degree Myth: Acceleration Mechanics - Part Two.
By: Chris Scarborough
In my previous article, I improved the time on three athletes that ran the 40 yard dash. In this article, we will go into more detail about the 90 degree myth and how to improve your speed! 446 Words - Date Added: Apr 18, 2005

The Best Exercises For Developing Speed And Vertical Jump!
By: Kelly Baggett
In this article I'll give you some of the top proven exercises for both speed and vertical jump improvement... 4255 Words - Date Added: Aug 17, 2004

The Development Of Speed!
By: Speedburners.net
There are many components in the development of speed and many ways to train for speed. Some of the main principles are put together in this article. 631 Words - Date Added: Jun 14, 2005

The Grasso Lunge: Develop The Strength For Acceleration!
By: Chris Scarborough
One of the best single leg exercises I use is the Grasso Lunge. It develops speed, strength, agility and much more. Read on. 641 Words - Date Added: Aug 12, 2005

The Importance Of Motor Skill Development.
By: Intensity Magazine
One benefit that we tend to over look with GPP is motor skill development. In a recent training session with a high-level hockey player, I noticed something that Coach Davies has been stressing since day one: GPP is great for developing motor skills. 693 Words - Date Added: Jul 29, 2003

The Posterior Chain - It Will Make You Faster!
By: Craig Ballantyne
Today we have a great interview with Jim Wendler of Elite Fitness System. He will be sharing with you what he knows about posterior chain training and how it will make you faster. Check it out. 1833 Words - Date Added: Mar 10, 2006

Three Dimensional Balance Training: No Equipment. No Fuss. No Cost!
By: Coach Sonnon
Has balance training become in vogue and the new rave? From physical therapy to the hottest glamour gym, fitness enthusiasts everywhere are jumping on the wobbling, jostling, and teetering balance training bandwagon. Learn why and how you can improve your balance and much more... 1716 Words - Date Added: Nov 10, 2003

Tips On Improving Your 40-Yard Dash!
By: SportSpecific.com
The forty yard dash is tested in almost all sports now. Whatever your sport the mechanic remain the same. Here are some key pointers to lowering your time. 1068 Words - Date Added: Sep 05, 2003

Tumbling Drills: Enhance Your Performance!
By: Intensity Magazine
If you are new and haven't heard yet, one of Coach Davies' many drills for increasing proprioception and agility includes tumbling. I have written several articles in the past that specifically detail a safe and effective tumbling progression that will increase your skills and kinesthetic awareness. 1282 Words - Date Added: Apr 11, 2003

What Are The Best Techniques To Improve Your Skills For Your Sport?
By: Athletes Topic Of The Week
What are the best techniques to improve your skills for your sport? Find out what other people from the message boards think... 4007 Words - Date Added: Nov 16, 2005

What Is Specific To Softball?
By: Softball Performance
To really improve their game, athletes must train with a specific plan. The training programs that bodybuilders follow will provide very little results. Once again, the principle of specificity is the golden rule. 2073 Words - Date Added: May 30, 2003

What Is The Best Way To Improve Your Balance?
By: Athletes Topic Of The Week
What is the best way to improve your balance? Find out what other people from the message boards think... 2526 Words - Date Added: Nov 03, 2005

What Is The Best Workout To Increase Speed And Agility?
By: Workout Of The Week
What is the best workout to increase speed and agility? Here are some great workouts and drills from our forum members to help improve performance. Get opinions about what sports require the most and least amount of speed... 9162 Words - Date Added: Jun 22, 2007

Workout For Improving Your 40-Yard Dash Time!
By: SportSpecific.com
Follow this workout to improve your 40-yard dash. You'll find complete drills, plyometrics and even a speed conditioning plan here! 248 Words - Date Added: Sep 25, 2003

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