Cardio · Experienced
Sprint
A short, near all-out run of about 10 to 15 seconds that builds speed and power, done only after a full warm-up.
Demo by Dre, an AI coach. Its start and end, as stills.
- Works
- full body; also hamstrings, glutes, calves, quads
- Kit
- No kit
- Dose
- 12 seconds
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Warm up fully with easy running and drills first. Start from a staggered stance and accelerate over the first few steps.
While you move
- Drive your arms hard
- Push the ground behind you
- Tall hips, slight lean
- Relax your face
Avoid
- Sprinting without a proper warm-up
- Reaching your foot far out in front
- Tensing your shoulders up to your ears
Take care if you have trouble with jumping or landing, your knees or your ankles.