[quote]pndpmt wrote:
Wow. Awesome info CT. I never thought sprints could be that CNS taxing, considering there’s so many programs out there that call for all out sprints every other day…
How should I schedule my sprint workouts around my lower body lifting days? Same day, day before, or day after? [/quote]
I always believed that when including sprints (all out short sprints to build speed) it is best to do them the same day(s) you do legs. Yes that makes for a harder day, but at least the CNS gets some rest.
I like to do sprints first because they sprints have less detrimental effect on leg strength and strength work does on speed work (when done on the same days). And if you are sprinting to build maximum speed you are linkely not causing too much energy drain and the sprint session can even potentiate de lifting session.
BTW you CAN ‘sprint’ everyday, but not go all out everyday and hope to progress. People look at sprinter’s workouts and they do not realise the intensity modulation that goes on. When it comes to sprinting there is a HUGE difference in neural impact from 90-92% to 98-100%.