Combine Sprints and Weight Training for Accelerated Gains
Sprinting is one of the most versatile forms of exercise, as it can be
utilized to build power and speed, increase muscle size, shred body fat,
and increase your cardiovascular capacity and muscular endurance. No other single exercise can effectively address all of those qualities.
Learning how to modulate the intensity, duration, and rest intervals
will allow you to target the appropriate energy systems and muscle fiber
types for the training effect you are after. Learning how to
appropriately fit them in with your strength training routine will
ensure that the workouts complement each other.
If you are a speed and strength junkie who is looking to squeeze every ounce of performance out of your body, some form of sprints should be a staple in your training program. If
you have been weight training for years with steady progress but you
feel like your training has been stagnant and your results could be
better, adding sprints into your routine will help you see results
faster.
