Lateral Think - The Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast

Lateral Think - Training Approaches to Sprint Development

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Summary

This conversation explores the different approaches to programming for speed training, particularly in sprinters. The hosts discuss the importance of categorizing sprinters based on their individual profiles, including muscle typology and training history. They emphasize the need to consider an athlete's strengths and weaknesses when designing a speed program. The conversation also delves into the relationship between training volume, intensity, and injury risk. The hosts highlight the importance of a principles-based approach to training and stress the need for individualization based on an athlete's profile. They also discuss the nuances of training in team sports and the importance of stress testing training for competition. The conversation explores the importance of individualized training programs and taking a first principles approach to athlete development.

Takeaways

  • Categorizing sprinters based on their individual profiles is crucial for designing an effective speed training program.
  • Consider an athlete's strengths and weaknesses when determining the appropriate training volume and intensity.
  • Training volume and intensity should be individualized based on an athlete's profile to optimize performance and reduce injury risk.
  • A principles-based approach to training, rather than a one-size-fits-all methodology, allows for greater customization and adaptation.
  • Stress testing training through competition can help determine if an athlete is adequately prepared for the demands of their event. Coaches should tailor training programs to the specific needs and abilities of each athlete.
  • A first principles approach involves understanding an athlete's profile and current training stress capability.
  • Training programs should be designed to meet the athlete's competition requirements.
  • Removing unnecessary elements from a training program can be beneficial.

    • Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 00:38 Different Approaches to Sprint Performance
    • 03:02 Categorizing Sprinters
    • 05:25 Mechanical Load and Injury Risk
    • 07:19 Considerations for Individual Profiles
    • 08:18 Working on Strengths vs Weaknesses
    • 10:11 Profiling Athletes
    • 11:29 Different Profiles in Sprinters
    • 12:57 Training Approaches for Different Profiles
    • 16:33 Principles-Based Approach to Training
    • 17:31 Long to Short vs Short to Long Training
    • 18:49 Injury Risk and Training Methodology
    • 19:16 Matching Training to Profile
    • 20:40 Nuances in Sprinter Profiles
    • 23:03 Profile Considerations in Team Sports
    • 26:17 Profile and Injury Risk
    • 27:48 Training Prescription and Profile
    • 28:43 Developing Hardware in Low Training History Athletes
    • 30:36 Optimizing Training Volume and Intensity
    • 32:59 Stress Testing Training for Competition
    • 35:44 Training Approaches in the Off-Season
    • 41:06 Different Approaches for Flyer and Diesel Profiles
    • 46:12 Importance of Specificity and Individualization
    • 49:01 Individualized Training Programs
    • 49:59 First Principles Approach


        • Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. To maximise your performance or optimise your injury management contact the team at www.melbourneathleticdevelopment.com.au


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