The Power of Sprinting - Calf Pics
Hey Fellows,
Getting lots of definition from sprints. Could shave 'em, but I'm a "Jethro", not a "Metro":
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Sprinting (bike, track, you name it), is supposedly good for increasing growth hormone and lowering body at, particularly subcutaneous body fat. But, start out gradually, for example 2-3 reps on a stationary bike or 400 meters several times at a speed maybe 10% more strenous than your jog until your body is ready for it.
Oh, and I haven't done any other calf work, whatsoever on the weights or anything else.
Have a Good Week,
Dave
Thanks, Bob!
That's my new addiction, sprinting. It's good to find a few endorphin-boosting activities post-op. I think it helps with the food withdrawal.
Had a couple of cute girls trying to keep up with me this morning just as I was coming out of the curb and into the 100 meter stretch (200 meter dash = 3/4 pace around the curve and full out on the 100 stretch). I should have slown down for them.
My wife says its only because I'm a foreigner. She says, they wouldn't pay any attention to me otherwise, even with the same build/ speed/ dynamism ("Dynamic NotDave" ??). Darn! Bust my bubble, will ya?
You've got the big countdown going, there. Must be exciting?
Dave
Hi Herb,
Thanks, my first month I had a lot of little pulls. It seemed I was soaking in hot baths every 4-5 days. They were all little tiny superficial hamstring pulls. But my body had yet to adapt. I would pull a muscle, then lay off the running for the stationary bike (also sprints, HIIT, whatever you want to call it). Then, 3-5 days later try again on the track. I had a total of three hamstring pulls in a month. Then, they just went away like magic. Now even the fast 100's don't even get me.
The bike was one thing that helped me heal. Another, believe it or not, was running uphill with a weight vest. This forces you to shorten and stabilize your stride/gait - essentially kept the legs from getting too explosive and wild until they healed. I could get on the flat trach with no weight and feel like I was going to get a pull. Then, I'd put on the home made 25 lb. Weight vest and hit the hill and there would be no pain at all.
One thing I do avoid is explosive starts. They cause a lot of injuries and I'm not racing in any way shape or form, so they are totally un-necessary. Instead, I ease into speed.
So the bike is a good way to ease into it and heal, as is running on a steep incline (weight is a nice luxury, but probably not necessary).
One of my favorite trainers says that regular slow squats actually slow you down, so this week I've traded those off for jump squats on the stairs. I do sets jumping two stairs, then three stairs.
Best Wishes,
Dave
Here's what Rob Faigin, author of the book Hormonally Intelligent Exercise says:
http://www.hormonalfitness.com/askrob/sprinting-speed.htm
Dave
