How Is Speed And Strength Training Effective?

January 9, 2012 by  
Filed under Strength Workouts

Article by Tom Cut

Nowadays, if you are looking to get lean then the most effective method would be doing speed and strength training. They are especially useful if you are tying to get lean in a hurry.

A lot of people make a huge mistake when choosing good workouts to get lean. Apart from getting lean, speed and strength training plays a vital role when it comes to good conditioning of the body. If you want to prevent injuries then this type of training guarantees results.

Here are a few workouts that represent speed and strength training, respectively, just to let you have an idea of what they are.

Speed Training

In addition to improving your speed, agility, fitness, and quickness; speed training also helps you burn fat so much quicker whether it is your intention or not. A few examples are listed below:

FartleksHigh Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)Interval TrainingTabata SprintsShuttle Runs100m and 200m sprints

Strength Training

Strength training is used as the ultimate conditioning program, used by pro athletes, amateurs, and even normal people to build muscle. Despite the reason for that that muscle growth, stronger muscles help prevent injuries and make you look good at the same time. Here are some examples:

Resistance TrainingDescending Pyramid Weight RepsAscending Pyramid Weight Reps, etc

The good thing about strength training is that it is entirely up to you if you want to gain both muscle and strength or, if you are happy with your muscle mass, just improve on your strength without building more muscle mass.

Vital Details

If you are looking for something more than just conditioning and strength, and want to look good and lean then there is something else you have to take into account when trying to shape your body.

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