Form cues
- Drive the arms
- Stay tall
- Decelerate before you stop
- Rest between efforts
Exercise
Wind Sprints
Cardio, body weight
Short all-out runs with a rest between each one.
Target: cardio. Also works: quads, hamstrings, calves.
Steps
- Warm up with an easy jog.
- Sprint a short straight at full effort.
- Slow down to a stop instead of planting the feet.
- Rest, then repeat.
- Finish with an easy jog.
Common mistakes
- Sprinting cold
- Stopping dead
- Adding rounds after the form breaks
Breathing
Breathe as the sprint allows, then recover on the rest.
In the app, search for Wind Sprints and add it to a workout.