High speed treadmill training has seen a steady increase in popularity over recent years as a means of sports performance enhancement for speed and power sports. The concept dates back to the mid 1980’s. The concept was derived out of Soviet Olympic sprint training and their concept of overspeed tow training.
Traditionally, these programs have been designed around intense 6 week programs narrowly focused on speed development by means of the technology.
This leads to questions about the transfer from one running surface to another, injury rate concerns, and leaves us wondering about integrating these short, intense cycles into the larger strength and conditioning program.
“A Unique Tool”
EXSpeed™ is a truly unique treadmill training program which allows for individualization of speed programs while using it as a tool within the overall performance enhancement program.
“All in the Family”
EXSpeed™ continues to expand into the most comprehensive movement training system available today. The foundation of the programs are the high speed treadmills which allow coaches and trainers to push athletes to “Exceed their Limits” and improve their speed and power in ways many athletes never thought possible.
EXSpeed™ started as one program, which is still our best selling and most successful program to date, but as time moves on and technology continues to grow, we have introduced options of the EXSpeed™ program to fit the needs of any facility, training philosophy, and budget. These options include:
- Plyometric and Agility programs custom taylored to fit with the high speed treadmill training protocols
- Speed training protocols utilizing the Woodway FORCE treadmill to maximize power development of the athlete and provide a different training stimulus for ground based training type workouts
- Vibration training utilizing the Vibraflex to maximize the neurological training effect and maximize power development.
Any or all of these options can be packaged with either the EXSpeed™ MAX or EXSpeed™ PRO program, depending upon your treadmill selection. Below is an explanation of the program options and a visual chart to help you better understand what programs will fit your facility’s needs the best. Also, keep in mind that all program options include a metabolic training component. This is the ONLY treadmill training program available which takes into account Anaerobic Threshold, Max Heart Rate, and 2 minute recovery for prescribing workout volume, intensity, and recovery tiimes.
EXSpeed™ MAX is the original, highly successful set of programs for use on the Woodway® ELG treadmill with elevations up to 35%. This program includes 36 eight week comprehensive treadmill training programs within 3 levels of programs. EXSpeed™ Max is the most inclusive treadmill system on the market.
EXSpeed™ PRO is a true jumpstart training program. Designed for use on the Woodway® PRO XL treadmill, it offers a streamlined, economical approach to treadmill training. It consists of 24 individualized training programs for use with all kins of athletes.
All options include a 2 day Onsite Certification Course for an unlimited number of your staff and post course services and follow up care.
Click here to see pictures of the EXSpeed™ Certification Course.
| EXSpeed™ | Treadmill Used |
Other Equip. Needed |
# of 8 week programs | # of Levels for repeat athletes | Vibration Training | Plyo Training | Agility Training |
| MAX XLV |
ELG & FORCE | Vibraflex & Zephyr | 36 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MAX XL |
ELG & FORCE | Zephyr | 36 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| MAX VForce |
ELG & FORCE | Vibraflex & Zephyr | 36 | 3 | Yes | No | No |
| MAX VIBility |
ELG | Vibraflex & Zephyr | 36 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MAXForce |
ELG & FORCE | Zephyr | 36 | 3 | Yes | No | No |
| MAXility |
ELG | Zephyr | 36 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| MAX |
ELG | Zephyr | 36 | 3 | No | No | No |
| EXSpeed™ | Treadmill Used |
Other Equip. Needed |
# of 8 week programs | # of Levels for repeat athletes | Vibration Training | Plyo Training | Agility Training |
| PRO XLV |
PRO XL or Desmo & FORCE | Vibraflex & Zephyr | 24 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PRO XL |
PRO XL or Desmo & FORCE | Zephyr | 24 | 1 | No | Yes | Yes |
| PRO VForce |
PRO XL or Desmo & FORCE | Vibraflex & Zephyr | 24 | 1 | Yes | No | No |
| PRO VIBility |
PRO XL or Desmo | Vibraflex & Zephyr | 24 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PROForce |
PRO XL or Desmo & FORCE | Zephyr | 24 | 1 | No | No | No |
| PROgility | PRO XL or Desmo | Zephyr | 24 | 1 | No | Yes | Yes |
| PRO | PRO XL or Desmo | Zephyr | 24 | 1 | No | No | No |
“Start With The Basics”
Before we go any further, we need to look at Speed Training Basics. After reviewing the basics, we know that Stride Length and Stride Frequency are the major components with regards to sprinting. There are multiple factors that affect these components.
Items such as an athlete’s ability to create power and the efficiency of their neuromuscular system play important roles in these two components. Sprint Mechanics and Fitness also play an important role with regards to sprint training. Without proper sprint mechanics, an athlete will waste energy because of a lack of efficiency.
The metabolic factors of Anaerobic Threshold, Maximum Heart Rate, and Recovery Heart Rate are the major components of conditioning the speed and power athlete.
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