Benefits of Sprinting

Studies from 2005 in the Journal of Applied Physiology showed that three to seven all-out bicycle sprints, done for thirty seconds with a four minute rest between sprints and done six times over two weeks are as effective as 90 to 120 minutes of moderate intensity cycling done six times over two weeks. Both exercise groups improved endurance capacity by 100%.

This shows that 15 MINUTES time spent sprinting improves endurance as much as 9 to 12 HOURS of a moderate intensity exercise. Take that joggers. Also desirable about sprinting, those sprinting minutes will be increasing growth hormones and increasing muscle and bone. Jogging with that volume will increase stress hormones and muscle wasting tissue. No brainer?

It has been shown multiple timesthat high intensity sprint training improves heart health more effectively than moderate intensity endurance training (sorry joggers and endurance cyclists). Studies show that sprint training improve stroke volume, lower resting and active heart rate, improved arterial structure and lowered inflammation through the body dramatically.

Sprinting makes us harder to kill. Anytime we are training at our highest tolerated intensity, our mental toughness is going to continue to improve. A sprinter is going to be able to fight, maybe for their life, or just in everyday life harder than the average Joe. Pair this with increased muscle mass, connective tissue and bone structure. We are much harder to kill.

Sprinting will grow our brain, no matter what age. Sprint training increases the synthesis of protein in the body called FNDC5. This protein stimulates the production of Brain Derived Neurotrophic Growth Factor --> BDNGF. BDNGF not only protects the health and survival of our existing nerves and synapses, it also stimulates the growth of new ones.
Sprinting saves enormous time. One to fifteen minutes per week of sprints or endless hours of “cardio”? Your choice!