Why ‘Reactive Agility’ Is Important for Athletes—And How You Can Train It
Athletes are improving all over the world. The amount of technology and equipment that is now readily available for athletes of all different sports is better than it has ever been. As a result, people are more athletic, more explosive, and definitely more powerful. This means that, if you want to be an athlete, you need to have a good athletic base to compete with these other athletes. Being agile is one of the most important things.
- Being able to be agile as an athlete is so unbelievably important for many reasons.
- If you want to be able to change directions quickly and explosively, you need on train on it.
- So many more athletes are becoming faster and stronger so any little advantage can help a lot.
“Get into the ready position. Turn your right foot at a 45-degree angle. Bring your left foot over and in front of your right to turn your body toward your right and initiate a sprint. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and then practice turning toward your left, as well.”
About the Author of this post: Dr. VanSuch is a chiropractor and former electrical engineer. He developed the speed training method that uses resistance bands with an isometric training strategy to help athletes run faster starting way back in 1996. He has been teaching this technique to athletes, coaches and parents for the last 25+ years and has quite an extensive list of testimonials found throughout this website. Dr. VanSuch’s speed training programs are for running, kicking, jumping as well as swinging a golf club, baseball bat or tennis racket. He also has written an MMA speed program. Athletes of all fitness levels have used his training method with great success. He looks forward to hearing from all those who come across his work and are wanting to learn more. Feel free to contact him at support@athleticquickness.com