Sprint Training Mechanics: Frans Bosch

“Humans aren’t descended from apes, but are a bad crossbreed of kangaroos and horses”

kangarooFrans Bosch delivered 4 great presentations at GAIN V this year each one packed full of information and ideas.

This included two practical sessions. One was gym based and one was running based. That helped immensely with my understanding and application.

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The fundamentals of acceleration mechanics

Coach Anderson was talking about his 100m speed training programme. His belief is that coaches only need to teach 1 model of sprint mechanics, get damn good at it, then add “subtle variations”when required, for example, in the 200 meters acceleration pattern or the 110 meter hurdles acceleration pattern

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Strength and Power in Rugby: Part 3

rugby power trainingThe Rugby World Cup is in it’s knockout stages. National Fitness adviser Simon Worsnop looks at current strength and power measurements.

Strength and Power Levels

Since the onset of full time professionalism in both sports strength levels have increased so that today’s players possess higher strength levels than similar aged recreational players

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