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Benefits of Speed and Agility Exercises

Benefits of Speed and Agility Exercises. Katelin Macken College Athletes. Speed and Agility. Increase efficiency for athlete to use less energy Improve athletes form and body control Increase enzyme production. Calories and energy store more in muscles than fat .

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Benefits of Speed and Agility Exercises

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  1. Benefits of Speed and Agility Exercises Katelin MackenCollege Athletes

  2. Speed and Agility • Increase efficiency for athlete to use less energy • Improve athletes form and body control • Increase enzyme production. Calories and energy store more in muscles than fat . • Used for higher intensity sports, i.e.: Track, soccer, football, field hockey, etc.

  3. Speed and Agility Equipment Running Parachute- Power/ Speed Resistance

  4. Calisthenics • Exercises using no equipment • Body weight exercises • Can improve balance and motor skills • Strengthen tendons and ligaments around muscle

  5. Plyometrics • Exercises that cause jumps/explosiveness • Dynamic resistance exercises • Rapidly stretch and shorten muscle • Increase muscular power

  6. Neurological Awareness • Speed and agility exercises more important in off season • Nervous system needs time to adjust to new motor skills • Agility speed and form improves over time with high reps • Takes weeks or months to see difference

  7. Speed And Agility Equipment Agility ladder Speed and quickness; improve foot movement

  8. Key Benefits of Agility Training • Neuromuscular Adaptation • Agility training skills are personally related to your sport • It directly uses the neuromuscular system because it is at the intensity and speed of your sport. • Improved Athleticism • Increase body control through concentrated muscle strain and movement • Creating body control helps athletes move fast • Improves movement in joints, tendons, neck, back, etc.= Improved posture

  9. Speed and Agility Equipment Safety Sleeve Elastic- lead runner force trailing runners stride to increase or speed up Vertical Jump- power in athletes muscles

  10. Key Benefits of Agility Training • Injury Prevention & Decreased Rehabilitation Time • By controlling body movement and improving joint & tendon stability= decrease in sports injury • Body is better prepared for awkward movements that can happen during game time • Athlete will have more neurological awareness and understand how their body moves while initiating agility moves during practice

  11. Speed and Agility Equipment Sled= Speed resistance

  12. Strength vs. Agility

  13. Nutrition for Optimal Performance • College Athletes= Poor Diet • Diet and performance go hand in hand

  14. Energy Sources • Carbs= #1 energy source • I.e.- Whole grains, brown rice, sweet potatoes, squash, bread • Increase recovery and replenish glycogen levels • Gatorade and Water during and after practice

  15. Energy Sources • Fat= 2nd energy source • I.e.- Olive oil, natural peanut butter, avocados, low fat milk, low fat cheese • Protein= 3rd energy source; but will be used as energy is 1st two are neglected • I.e.= Lean beef, fish, chicken, lean turkey, tofu

  16. Benefits of Speed and Agility • Controls body movement • Improves form • Strengthens joints, muscular, and ligaments • Strengthens neurological awareness • Improves speed and promotes efficiency

  17. Bibliography • http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/cardio/the-benefits-of-sprinting-and-speed-training.html • http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw2.htm • http://www.performbetter.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PBOnePieceView?storeId=10151&languageId=-1&pagename=347 • http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/plyometrics-exercise-workouts

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