Speed parachutes are used as a form of resistance training for athletes who are looking to increase speed, acceleration, and conditioning.Chutes allow for natural resistance as air enters them and the athlete sprints (they can be used while moving both forwards and backwards!).
The chutes are applicable for many sports, and have also found their way onto the ice for hockey players. Here are some great parachute training tips for athletes:
- Perform chute sprints at medium distances---usually 20-40 yards.
- Set up cone configurations and weave sprint patterns
- Backwards runs are great with the chute!
- Always allow for maximum recovery between sprint sets (60-90 seconds) for maximum effectiveness
Chutes and other great training tools are available at http://www.propowertraining.com/.
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