New Perspectives for the Resistance Training of Runners: Flywheel Approach

Strengthening muscle is a critical aspect of injury resistance and training for performance gain, and as such, a wide variety of resistance training methods are available to the coach. Many of these training methods have been shown to enhance running performance, however, the influence of flywheel r...

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Main Authors: Chloe Ryan, John Cronin, Sabian Kulczynski, John Ireland
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Language:English
Published: International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association 2025-07-01
Series:International Journal of Strength and Conditioning
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Online Access:https://journal.iusca.org/index.php/Journal/article/view/414
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description Strengthening muscle is a critical aspect of injury resistance and training for performance gain, and as such, a wide variety of resistance training methods are available to the coach. Many of these training methods have been shown to enhance running performance, however, the influence of flywheel resistance training (FRT) is relatively unknown. FRT is known for a concentric force-time profile similar to ballistic movement and also for the eccentric overload the technology provides. Both these features could have positive adaptive effects for running performance. Initially some of the benefits of FRT as compared to traditional resistance training are discussed. With limited research in the area, what little is known is discussed and integrated into loading parameters and training guidelines for using this technology to improve running performance. Finally, some of the limitations and future research directions are detailed.
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spelling doaj-art-892dde26c3df4f3ea4e259e397ed18a22025-08-20T03:56:49ZengInternational Universities Strength and Conditioning AssociationInternational Journal of Strength and Conditioning2634-22352025-07-015110.47206/ijsc.v5i1.414New Perspectives for the Resistance Training of Runners: Flywheel ApproachChloe Ryan0John Cronin1Sabian Kulczynski2John Ireland3Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New ZealandSports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand; Athlete Training and Health, Houston, Texas, United States & Exerfly, New ZealandSports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand & University of Limerick, Castletroy, IrelandExerfly, New ZealandStrengthening muscle is a critical aspect of injury resistance and training for performance gain, and as such, a wide variety of resistance training methods are available to the coach. Many of these training methods have been shown to enhance running performance, however, the influence of flywheel resistance training (FRT) is relatively unknown. FRT is known for a concentric force-time profile similar to ballistic movement and also for the eccentric overload the technology provides. Both these features could have positive adaptive effects for running performance. Initially some of the benefits of FRT as compared to traditional resistance training are discussed. With limited research in the area, what little is known is discussed and integrated into loading parameters and training guidelines for using this technology to improve running performance. Finally, some of the limitations and future research directions are detailed. https://journal.iusca.org/index.php/Journal/article/view/414FlywheelEccentricsIsoinertialRunning athlete
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Running athlete
title New Perspectives for the Resistance Training of Runners: Flywheel Approach
title_full New Perspectives for the Resistance Training of Runners: Flywheel Approach
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title_short New Perspectives for the Resistance Training of Runners: Flywheel Approach
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topic Flywheel
Eccentrics
Isoinertial
Running athlete
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