Many coaches believe that acceleration and top speed training are entirely different. Maximum velocity training can be seen as something super complicated and hard, but if we look at it from a different lens, the application of force, and what’s happening from the hip, knee and ankle is not really that much different. I’d even …
Parisi Two-Minute Drill: The Deadlift
The Play: The Deadlift The Purpose: To improve the strength in your extensor (power) muscles, which is proven by science, to improve acceleration and power generation. Pre-Snap Read: Always focus on technique. It is important that throughout this exercise you keep a neutral spine and stable core. To get started, we are going to show …
Developing a Proper Warm Up for Track and Field
Three-season track athletes (Cross Country, Winter Track, Spring Track) are running 9-10 months out of the year. There are a number of considerations that are a little different than what you would deal with in a typical 1 or 2 sport athlete. Even though coaches may think track athletes know a lot about running, many …
Training Speed for the Strength Athlete
Join Parisi Master Coach, Chad Coy, for a discussion on training speed for the strength athlete.
Coaching Speed for a Multi-Sport / Multi-Directional Athlete
Join Parisi Master Coach, Chad Coy, for a discussion on multi-directional training for the multi-sport athlete.
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Youth Strength Training is the Answer
A strong parental response is crucial to counteract the lifestyle changes we have all had to make the last four months. These changes have pulled the rug out from under our kids activities and active lifestyles. The prescription is athletic training to build physical confidence, which will lead to a better mental state. This is …
How The Science of Speed Training Has Evolved in 30 Years
Join Parisi Speed School Founder, Bill Parisi, for a discussion on how the science of speed training has evolved over the last 30 years, and how your training strategies need to change now based on the latest science.
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6 Habits For Home Workouts
There’s no better time than right now to create good home workout habits. Physical fitness is so crucial during these uncertain times. Not only in the sense of clearing your mind and getting your heart rate up, but more importantly to stay healthy to fight off this virus or any in the future. These habits …
3 Multi-Directional Speed Exercises for Home Workouts
Whether in-season, out-of-season, or in quarantine, multi-directional speed exercises are always important for athletes. Our Parisi Speed School locations may be closed, but that does not mean training has to stop. All of these exercises can easily be done at home to continue improving speed and agility. Diagonal Hops Diagonal hops are done with feet …
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3 Strength Exercises for Home Workouts
What better way to take a break from online classes than with a home workout? During this quarantine, it is so important to stay active and even more important to stay healthy. Parisi athletes are so lucky to have such easy access to these home workouts in our Speed & Strength Home Workout Series. During …
3 Linear Speed Exercises for Home Workouts
Although Parisi Speed Schools are closed and Spring sports are cancelled, athletes should view this time period as another chance to get better. Our Parisi athletes know how to work hard and can get the work done at home. COVID-19 or quarantine cannot be used as a reason or excuse to fall behind this Spring, …
3 Fitness Games to Play At Home With Kids
At this point it may feel like COVID-19 has taken over your life. Many luxuries have been taken away from us at this time – a perfect example of this is your local Parisi closing. What you may not realize is how much this lack of physical activity is affecting your child. Whether they are …