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How to Increase Your Speed, Mobility & Longevity with Plyometrics & Sprinting | Stuart McMillan

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Mar 17, 2025
In this discussion, Stuart McMillan, a celebrated track and field coach known for training Olympic medalists, dives into the world of plyometrics and sprinting. He highlights the transformative benefits of skipping for mobility and aerobic fitness, emphasizing its accessibility for all ages. Stuart explains how body mechanics and movement efficiency can enhance athletic performance, while also advocating for a playful approach to training. He explores the balance between genetics and environment in sports, urging athletes to embrace authenticity in their performance.
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Sprinting: The Ultimate Human Activity

  • Sprinting is the ultimate human activity because the fastest person is objectively the fastest.
  • Other sports have more external factors, making it harder to definitively determine the best.
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Spotting a Sprinter

  • Stuart McMillan identified a young sprinter by the efficient "pop" sound of their ground contact, not form.
  • This quality translates to all elite athletes: making difficult movements look effortless.
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Finding Oneself Through Movement

  • Athletes find themselves through movement, discovering what they connect with and excel at.
  • Jody Williams, coached by McMillan, transitioned from sprints to 400m after a decade, finding her true event.
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