Why Sprinters Take Off Shirts
Why Sprinters Take Off Shirts
Hi Friend,
I'm sure you remember a few years back when a big scandal hit the track and field world.
No, not doping allegations or drug accusations. This scandal started as something seemingly harmless.
A couple of guys taking off their shirts.
Remember the scene? The U.S. sprinters had just won the 4X100 meter relay at the Olympic games. Before taking their victory lap, Maurice Greene, Jon Drummond, Bernard Williams, and Brian Lewis ripped off their shirts and took their lap wrapped in the American flag instead. They even carried the celebration over to the medal stand.
Now, this sent shock through the sporting world. How could they be so arrogant? How could they be so disrespectful? Why would they take their shirts off in front of millions of people?
Before I give you my answer, let me say that I wasn't overly fond of the action - seemed pretty unsportsmanlike to me - but I also didn't think it was that big a deal. Not as big as the media made it out to be.
And it wasn't the first time. Watch any post-race interview with high-level sprinters and chances are the men will have their shirt off or their speedsuit off their shoulders and at their waist. Hey, almost all top female sprinters race with their midriffs bare too.
So, if you read my recent email on shorts and sprinters, you may already know the answer... sprinters take their shirts off because they can.
Ever seen a quality sprinter with a beer belly? A paunch? A spare tire? A sagging gut? Not I.
Instead sprinters have sharp, chiseled, defined abs and obliques. Many six-packs are evident. There's not much (if any) phat covering those tight, taught muscles.
And it's not just show either. Sprinters have some of the strongest cores of any athlete out there. It's a necessity to by successful in their sport (a strong core keeps a sprinter's torso from moving side to side when they run - which would slow them down).
(and if you've experienced low back pain - a strong core can keep that problem to a minimum)
So how do sprinters get these abs? Partly from doing what they do best - sprinting. But also from certain specific core exercises and workout patterns that are a large part of their training.
30 Second Conditioning - http://www.makesyoufast.com/new_products_pre_order.html - contains the best of the best of these exercises. The ones I've used in my athletes - and in my own training.
Now, you may never get the mid-section of an elite sprinter, but you can burn phat and get leaner, stronger and more defined around the middle. And, using these routines, you can do it in a total of only a few minutes per day.
If you've ever thought twice about taking your shirt off at the beach or during a pick-up game then be sure to get your name on the list for your own copy of 30 Second Conditioning here - http://www.makesyoufast.com/new_products_pre_order.html
RFNH
Coach K
P.S. Ladies, I know your situation is a bit different, but toned, sculpted abs can be in your future too. Set your goals high and you can get started towards a fitter, firmer you.
http://www.makesyoufast.com/new_products_pre_order.html
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2007
**This daily email does not take the place of professional medical advice.
Always consult a doctor before starting or changing any fitness
program.**
Hi Friend,
I'm sure you remember a few years back when a big scandal hit the track and field world.
No, not doping allegations or drug accusations. This scandal started as something seemingly harmless.
A couple of guys taking off their shirts.
Remember the scene? The U.S. sprinters had just won the 4X100 meter relay at the Olympic games. Before taking their victory lap, Maurice Greene, Jon Drummond, Bernard Williams, and Brian Lewis ripped off their shirts and took their lap wrapped in the American flag instead. They even carried the celebration over to the medal stand.
Now, this sent shock through the sporting world. How could they be so arrogant? How could they be so disrespectful? Why would they take their shirts off in front of millions of people?
Before I give you my answer, let me say that I wasn't overly fond of the action - seemed pretty unsportsmanlike to me - but I also didn't think it was that big a deal. Not as big as the media made it out to be.
And it wasn't the first time. Watch any post-race interview with high-level sprinters and chances are the men will have their shirt off or their speedsuit off their shoulders and at their waist. Hey, almost all top female sprinters race with their midriffs bare too.
So, if you read my recent email on shorts and sprinters, you may already know the answer... sprinters take their shirts off because they can.
Ever seen a quality sprinter with a beer belly? A paunch? A spare tire? A sagging gut? Not I.
Instead sprinters have sharp, chiseled, defined abs and obliques. Many six-packs are evident. There's not much (if any) phat covering those tight, taught muscles.
And it's not just show either. Sprinters have some of the strongest cores of any athlete out there. It's a necessity to by successful in their sport (a strong core keeps a sprinter's torso from moving side to side when they run - which would slow them down).
(and if you've experienced low back pain - a strong core can keep that problem to a minimum)
So how do sprinters get these abs? Partly from doing what they do best - sprinting. But also from certain specific core exercises and workout patterns that are a large part of their training.
30 Second Conditioning - http://www.makesyoufast.com/new_products_pre_order.html - contains the best of the best of these exercises. The ones I've used in my athletes - and in my own training.
Now, you may never get the mid-section of an elite sprinter, but you can burn phat and get leaner, stronger and more defined around the middle. And, using these routines, you can do it in a total of only a few minutes per day.
If you've ever thought twice about taking your shirt off at the beach or during a pick-up game then be sure to get your name on the list for your own copy of 30 Second Conditioning here - http://www.makesyoufast.com/new_products_pre_order.html
RFNH
Coach K
P.S. Ladies, I know your situation is a bit different, but toned, sculpted abs can be in your future too. Set your goals high and you can get started towards a fitter, firmer you.
http://www.makesyoufast.com/new_products_pre_order.html
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2007
**This daily email does not take the place of professional medical advice.
Always consult a doctor before starting or changing any fitness
program.**
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