How to train a kick: In the last post, we took a look at the physiology behind the kick.  That’s all well and good but it’s pretty much useless unless we can translate that knowledge into something practical. So let’s give that a go based on theory and practical experience.  Here’s my guide to creating…

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Kicking it into gear. I’ve explored the phenomenon of the kick a little before but with recent research and with the fact worlds has just happened, let’s explore the kick phenomenon a bit more.  First, let’s look at what actually happens physiologically, and then what we can do about it. The Physiology of the Kick…

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Part 6- Kick Development- A matter of strength Endurance: In the last post, I basically described how to lower lactate at race pace. If you remember the data discussed already, the ability to finish at a quicker pace seemed to rely on two things that are tied together. A. Lactate Differential B. Muscle Fiber Recruitment…

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