How to Maximize Speed and Agility Training Methods

March 2, 2014 - PRLog -- If you are serious about building up your speed, agility and strength, then training is the way to go through professional instruction.  You will find top speed and agility trainers throughout the US to help you on your way.  A professional will be able to assess your strengths and weaknesses to concentrate on making you a more rounded sports figure.

However, you may not be close to a training facility and will have to do training on your own.  If you do this without observations and feedback, then you may go after areas you are already strong in and miss those focus areas that could send you to the next level.  I would suggest going to a session (sometimes free for the first session) and learn what needs to be worked on, if you choose to go at it yourself.

Once you learn these opportunities, then you need to get a hold of some professional videos and equipment to start.  Then add some dedication, determination and passion to persist in the demands of speed and agility training.  Here are some popular items that will help in your training, but I highly suggest getting some type of program to guide you in the right direction.  Check out http://speedandagilitytrainingohio.com for more information.

The Agility Ladder is a very popular piece of equipment  used to increase foot speed and lower body strength in areas that would not necessarily by affected by typical jogging or sprinting.  Doing speed thrusts without the finesse that it takes to do the ladder will only get you so far.   This too will also improve overall balance, agility and stop and go movements.  The development of coordination as well as your quick twitch muscles needed for just about every sport will get noticeably stronger.

Cones are another simple tool to use to develop movements in a lateral motion through exercises that move you in a back and forth motion or completing movements at an angle.  They are also great plyometric exercises that can be used for markers and stretch goals when doing jumping movements.

Another tool not talked about as much are Training Rings.  This tool is simple, but a sensible way to develop incredible balance, flexibility, quickness and reaction time.  You can skip, do lateral movements, bound or spin around from ring-to-ring to develop these skills.  Use your imagination and make a game out of it to get through the rings quicker and with more finesse and coordination.

Here are some key tips to focus on when doing any athletic training geared toward speed and agility.

·         Proper warm-up is necessary.

·         A systematic approach to your training is a must.  Please find someone or an online program to follow for maximum results such as http://speedandagilitytrainingohio.com

·         Do not do any type of distance running which develops slow twitch muscles.  Focus on movements that coordinate with the sport you are training for.

·         Your hips are vitally important for any type of lateral movement, leg turn and increase in the length of stride.  Just as Michael Johnson, Olympic Sprinter in the 400 meters.

·         Maximum speed in a must, but will do you no good if you cannot control, stop or shift this ability.

·         Focus on your hip, ankle and foot strength to ensure proper movement and reduction of injury.

·         Doing six to eight reps per exercise will be the best focus.

·         Technique, technique, technique, do I need to say anymore?

You need to focus on making this a fun as possible by making it a game to go after higher goals.  If the person who is being trained is ten or under, then make all of the training a game and fun or you will be taking a chance on losing them.  You know where to go for more information.  Thank you for reading and please share with others.