Why Christian McCaffrey Is Training Like a Track Athlete This Offseason

As a running back with Carolina Panthers, Christian McCaffrey is a well-known name in the NFL. Last year, he amassed a total of 326 runs and he is considered to be one of the fastest players at his position. That does not mean he is happy with his current speed, and he always strives for more. In between two seasons, his training regime looks much like the one of the track runner. In fact, Christian says he considers his position to be that of a sprinter.

Key Takeaways:

• After a strong season where McCaffrey says he felt “great” from Week 1 to Week 17, the two have taken many of the principles they applied last year a step further this offseason.
• “I feel the best I’ve felt in my whole life in terms of being in good physical condition, speed, strength, all that,” McCaffrey says.
• His program includes 3-4 intense days a week, with a couple of those days containing both a track session and a lifting session.

“For McCaffrey, the shift in training philosophy has involved a true appreciation for the concept of less is more.”