Is light the future of fast?

On the last episode of One Track Mind for 2021, host Sam Robertson is joined by New Zealand strength and conditioning legend Professor John Cronin (JC)

The topic? Wearable resistance training.

Lightweight wearable resistance training involves external micro-loads, sometimes as little as 0.5% of the users body mass, being applied to different segments of the body - such as the legs or arms. These loads are worn during sport specific movement training and allow for technique to remain relatively unchanged.

From cumbersome and unwieldy beginnings, advancements to the equipment has seen a surge in the popularity of wearable resistance. Now specialised garments or sleeves have been designed to house these weights that can in many cases be attached directly to the user with fixed velcro.

Despite being relatively in its infancy, wearable resistance training seems like an area that will feature prominently for many sports in times to come - particularly in helping to make athletes fast. And as we’ll hear, it might not just be the athletes that benefit from its use.

For more on JC and his work using wearable resistance training, check out https://www.professorjohncronin.com/ 

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