How Sprinting Changes Your Body (You Only Need 1x Per Week)

[@TheSprintProject_]

Want to personally work with myself and Wyndell to lose 20-40lb, and regain your athleticism without taking time away from responsibilities? If "yes" then book a call via the following link: sprintproject.typeform.com/to/j9eMddl1 At this current moment, you will either speak with me, or Wyndell. We'll get an understanding of where you're at, and then we'll run you through how we can help (if we feel we can). Whether you're brand new, or already experienced, we will provide you some insight. Go and book a call now :).

[@kkouz45]

The link takes me to Typeform, but not a form to signup for a call.

[@TheSprintProject_]

@@kkouz45 We fixed it yesterday you can try again :)

[@LovingSoul61]

This link works but the one in the description is broken

[@blackowned6722]

Hoping I get to challenge Wyndell some day.

[@wayne7936]

The form says that "Sculpt by Science" is going to be reaching out. I just looked that up and seems like run by this guy: @DoctorMikeDiamonds. Is this the correct form?

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

Im a former competitive long distance runner who now trains as a sprinter and hurdler in my late 60s. I am now stronger healthier and more pain free than in my 20s. Best athletic move i ever made.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Love it

[@nikitaw1982]

A hurdler as well?? That’s awesome. I used to watch those silly obstacle course shows were people drop in the water all the time. Most people hopeless even if we’re expert fitness people. Only person that was any good I saw was a hurdler lady in her 20s clearly best is seen. Hurdles don’t give any issues to hips? Or are they protective…I’m guessing protective.

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

@@nikitaw1982 I am not fast twitch enough to compete the shortest events, but I consider sprinting and jumping as key to athleticism and longevity. My other sport is rock climbing, so I focus a lot on lean strength and technical movement. Never stop exploring your limits!

[@dennisrobinson8008]

@@terraflow__bryanburdo4547 I don't know your age, but early (1985 )sports science journals said that slow to fast twitch conversion was 20-25% at most, and that the vertical jump and sprinting are mostly genetic. At that time they thought a person could improve vertical jump 4-6 inches at most and not much gain in sprint speed. Modern day sports science journals and modern day coaching know that muscle fibre conversion is around 60% or greater meaning someone can totally convert over time and that the vertical jump and speed are both trainable and coachable skills. People are gaining 20+ inches on there verticals in multiple years in jumping system programs and 12+" in one year on programs. It takes time and the right systems to do it but it is certainly possible if it is your desire. The best train almost year round so they are able to improve over that time, so if you are "new" or not close to the limits you have alot of growth available in that direction. Your mindset currently is a limiter in that "i am not fast twitch enough", you take yourself right out of the game.

[@nikitaw1982]

@@terraflow__bryanburdo4547 compete!! So what if you come last. Climbing is great

[@shahid8545]

I am 45. I work 3pm to 11pm. I get home around 12. I literally just did like 3 to 5max sprinits down my block at 12:30 at night. No one is hardly up, the streets are empty.. I only need about 15min max anyways. About 3 to 5 40yrd dashes. Sometimes after work I just feel this jolt of energy and that needs to unleashed. I sprint when I feel tired, I sprint when Im angry (some of my best runs come when Im angry) and sometimes I run just because I enjoy it very much. Nothing better then feeling fast, hearing the wind flowing over your ears, feeling healthy and well. Nothing beats this... nothing!

[@lilrocnine6658]

True indeed I just turned 60 in June and I have been sprinting since high school all because I understand that my body is a machine and at 5’6” I am a V6 with a turbo and I absolutely love it

[@michealmotor]

How often do you sprint (how many days a week)? and how many seconds for a sprint?

[@okisoba]

motivating

[@shahid8545]

@okisoba if you are looking to get into sprinting again and you haven't in a long time don't get discouraged by the longer recovery times after a session and make sure you really warm up and something I always do as a habit is stretch, even if I'm not running. Just try to stay loose all the time.

[@okisoba]

@@shahid8545 Thanks. I'm also 45. I occasionally sprint just to see how fast I can run but it's not part of my regular routine. I run 3 miles 3-4 times a week and stretch most days after doing random calisthenics, but I always feel like my joints and ligaments in my legs are perpetually sore. I've been doing this for the past 24 years (I just retired from the Marines). I'm wondering if focusing on sprints instead of running 9-12 miles a week might help my knees and ankles feel better.

[@SilverJ56]

I've sprinted since July of 2022. I'm 68 now. I do have to roll into the sprints, though. I sprint 3x a week and also have a little kettle bell routine that I do for my upper body. You are right!! Sprinting is the BEST!!

[@TheSprintProject_]

You started at 66 that’s amazing!! Lesson to others who might think it’s too late to start

[@SilverJ56]

​@TheSprintProject_ Thanks!

[@UTP504]

What do you mean by *roll into sprints??

[@SilverJ56]

@UTP504 It just means starting each sprint slowly and gradually building up speed like a train, leaving the station. Blasting out in a full sprint at the start was ruining my tendons.

[@jerrycostello3813]

I like to stretch and then warm up by first jogging 40 yards, walk back; then progressively faster until I’m sprinting. Then the workout begins. 😅

[@jacksonprochmann9225]

I completely agree. I am 73 years old, I am a doctor and still working. I restarted my physical activities after I turned 68. I'm a sprinter and I do 100 and 200 dash. In the world master competition/2024 I achieved my PB with 13.54 (new Brazilian record category M-70). I feel exactly as the author of this article says, very well physically, neurologically and cardiovascularly. As a doctor and Master Athlete, I recommend regular exercise and, if possible, interspersed with thermogenic training to keep the body in perfect balance.

[@UTP504]

That’s amazing💯🏃‍♂️

[@chucknorrishas365girlfriends]

Only medical professionals should be able to call themselves Dr

[@PuppetMasterdaath144]

youre on tren

[@higherresolution4490]

​@PuppetMasterdaath144 He's not on a train, he is a train! It's a matter of setting goals combined with consistency, a can-do attitude, clean diet and emphasis on recuperation.

[@redwarf8118]

100 and 200 what? feet, steps, armswings, tip toes?

[@duncanharvey2209]

Excellent video and spot on. I was a sprinter, went to two Olympics for bobsleigh pushing and am now 43. What has shocked me (and i have an exercise science degree so its saying something) is that im literally just as fast and strong. I've simply never stopped. Im more aware of the risk of muscle tears but thats because i have no reason to be pushing too far. If i could give the very best options that gives all the benefits but reduces injury risk I'd say 1. Hill sprints 2. Sand sprints 3. Stair sprints. Doing a mix as well as flat is amazing.

[@skssuccess75]

I need to get back into it. I use to sprint back in high school in the 90s. This video gives me motivation

[@lincolnward85]

Agreed. I've been working through a knee issue but I miss sprinting and sports.

[@misterg2201]

You can do it, let's go!

[@stevefowler2112]

I'm now 67 and a former competitive triathlete and a U.S. Recon Marine vet. who was blessed with pretty good foot speed (4.5 sec 40 yd in H.S.). Today both my knees are bone on bone so my days of distance running are over...but I have found I can do very low mileage of about 1/2 mile to some days 1 mile and include uphill sprints at the end of my short runs (typically 3 or 4 x 100 yards) and my knees seem to love it, almost no more pain since I stopped trying to do 3 miles and went to uphill sprints. give it a try for anyone with bad knees.

[@scottp8461]

uphills brother, thats the key

[@dennisrobinson8008]

Add in collagen supplements. People with arthritis are saying no pain after a few months.

[@pfcaraujo]

Get some brother

[@blocbulley]

SF

[@yoroshikuonegaishimasu8649]

What happened to your knees?

[@Juiceian100]

I’m 67 and train once or twice a week. I try to mix short fast sessions (30 - 60m) with longer slower ones (6 x 150m this afternoon). I also coach sprinting and use my own experience to help others. I’m convinced that it’s one of the best forms of exercise you can do so thanks for the video.👍

[@thinkforyourself7262]

Thank you nearly 64 years old been sprinting now for two years has been a total game changer for my physique

[@wyndell300]

Yep, I completely know what you mean😅

[@randomnonymous]

How long do you sprint for? Isn't there a danger of getting a heart attack?

[@inspireatrandom21]

Thanks for putting together the knowledge in this video! I fully attest to it. I'm 40, and since 38 I have been on a plyometrics program which includes weekly sprints. I'm in BETTER shape now than when I was a competitive athlete in my youth. It is what you call the Sprint Physique. I love it that I am able to be a good training partner to my kids who compete in sports, without being burdened with injury or shortness of breath.

[@TheSprintProject_]

That's the ultimate goal, congrats on your health and achieving the sprint physique

[@danielfreeman649]

This is one of the BEST videos I've seen on KZbin, ever. And I've seen it all let me tell you! Informational, motivational, important!

[@Istoppedaging]

Have you ever heard of Nick Bare? You def have not seen it all. This video is awesome and extremely motivational, but your statement is odd lmao

[@avinashtripathy5082]

Hi, I am 49 today, i use to be a sprinter 100/200 m in the year 1996-2000. Very much impressed with this video. i will defiantly start weekly once schedule to give it a try.

[@user-245er4ud]

Love your content! Your vids inspired me to start sprinting in my 40's when I was in poor shape and I've never sprinted before. I was a very slow runner as a child which always made me think I can't sprint. I worked myself up to a 15second 100 meter using the drills in your vids! Now I'm doing 200 meters. I'm still slow but I've got a long way to go. Keep up the great videos!

[@dennisrobinson8008]

Sprinting certainly ramps up hormone levels including testosterone. In one of my activities they had us do 8-12 30-50 yard sprints and it certainly ramped up my hormones and i swear when i was in the program my eyesight was much sharper and better. My hormones were flowing much more than any other excersize. It also creates intense feelings of well being...

[@shahid8545]

Absolutely.. it literally is the ultimate.

[@AndreeaIsabella-s6z]

This sounds amazing! What program did you take part in if you don’t mind me asking? Sprinting doesn’t seem to be very common and I feel awkward training alone so I’m hoping to join some kind of program too. ☺️

[@Gustavo-x8f3q]

@@AndreeaIsabella-s6zI mostly run alone but I’m thinking of opening a running group. How often do you run? How many miles a week do you average?

[@AndreeaIsabella-s6z]

@@Gustavo-x8f3q Honestly, I don’t run for long periods of time, I like doing short sprints a few times a week. ☺️

[@ramirodl1785]

Wait, your eyesight got better? I got to know more.... please explain

[@danielblackburn9012]

I love this stuff. I personally have vowed to not grow weak while becoming older. This lets me know that there are people still pushing the envelope I look at my parents who are approaching 60 and think that I would rather not have to use a walker or have a limp when I get older and I really mean that. Don't grow old like shit your future self depends on you.

[@Valoric]

Sprinting uphill has been the best thing I can find for minimal joint damage and big improvements. Can even do it on tarmac barefoot if it’s steep enough.

[@islanderATP]

I started in 2020 during covid lockdown and became a student. My workouts and life revolve around my sprints, and I do 80-100 m runs on Mon and Thursdays. It is the best-metabolic, strength, mitochondrial conditioning, power/force production and CNS stimulation. My lower leg/posterior are stronger than they ever were and I discovered some new muscles lol. I am 49 and as a result run low BP, lowered HbA1C and clean heart scan. Sprinting is the panacea..I preach to who will listen.

[@SilverJ56]

@@islanderATP This is a key phrase! "My workouts and life revolve around my sprints!" May I put that on a T-shirt?? Thank you from a brother in sprinting!!!

[@islanderATP]

@@SilverJ56 please do! hahah

[@LucasRsw]

How many 100m do you do per session ? with how much rest between each run ? Thanks!

[@SilverJ56]

@LucasRsw Hi! I try to sprint 6 to 8 sprints of 60 to 100yds. Some of my sprints are up a slight grade, not bad. I sprint every other day, but sometimes I'll have incredible energy to sprint every day some weeks! I've sprinted since July of 2023, mostly barefooted on grass. I had to work through 2 bouts of Achilles tendinitis and extreme hip flexor pain. My abused body had to work through some things, and I think I still run like an old man, but I'm very strong now! Bones feel bigger, muscles are bigger, less abdominal fat, and very surely less visceral fat but haven't gotten an MRI yet, overall fitness for a 68yo guy is top 5 percent at least!Sprinting has done this for me!! I usually rest until I can catch my breath, then I roll into the sprint again, back the other way. When I sprint the slight incline, I'll walk down to my starting point after each sprint, so approximately 100yd rest. The key is making the SPRINT a consistent routine, the cornerstone of your fitness!

[@LucasRsw]

@@SilverJ56 thanks a lot! I'll try to implement it every other day and see after 2 months how it goes

[@GreyBeard_Fit]

Imagine being a high school sprinter that qualified for the state track meet but still not able to beat your #grandfather in a race. #MuchRespect to Wyndell. I'm 50 and have sprint trained regularly all my life excluding maybe a 1-2-year gap in my mid 20s. Not doubt it is the closest thing to the #fountainofyouth that exists.

[@NeoArmstrongJetArmstrongCannon]

My whole life changed when we had to put my grandfather into a retirement home. We started visiting him often and while my grandpa himself isn't that frail given his age, the sight of so many elderly people barely capable of moving their limbs, speaking, grasping for air at as little as standing up, their grip so weak they struggle to open a bottle... That sight would (or should) be eye-opening for everyone younger zhan those people - be it 20 or 60. I know I'll never be the same since then and for better.

[@TheSprintProject_]

In a clip we haven’t released yet, Wyndell describes the guys he grew up with and the ones who are most active and sharp are the ones who’ve consistently worked out. Training and sleep really is the hack to staying young

[@ballislife9924]

Many people think it's inevitable and that you're supposed to be frail and weak at like 70. That's why it's not eye-opening for most people. They think that's normal. But in reality, you shouldn't be frail until you're like 90 or older if you have no crippling disease.

[@BK-gh9us]

💯

[@MyKokujin]

been running cross country since high school and now I'm 38 and the longer I run the more energetic I am throughout the week. one of the greatest decisions I've ever made in my life and hopefully at Wendells age I will be half as energetic.

[@oneworldfamily]

I'm from the UK and have gotta say - you Americans are so good at all this stuff. You're so dynamic and really do lead the way in so many fields. Thanks for the continued inspiration. Adam (Sheffield).

[@AndyGoesOutside]

FWIW: Im 25 and have been sprinting since highschool, but got frequently injured (hamstring, quad, shin splints, runners knee). I found that simply resting was not effective at healing these injuries. The BEST way to move beyond common injuries like that (for me) was to train a little smarter and make my body stronger. Im now injury free and train harder than ever!

[@dennispacelli1007]

Your comment is the best! I'm a chiropractor, rehab guy, I'm 72 I was a marathoner 45 years ago and then a 1/2 marathoner 5k/10k runner(57) after a fall from a ladder that nearly paralyzed me I was worse than Wyndell trust me! I was thankful I wasn't paralyzed had a orthopedic friend that did NOT do surgery nor narcotics! I was a wrestler, golfer took up distance running mid-20's starting out running with basketball shoes lol! At 57 had burst fracture of a spinal vertebrae which usually leaves one paralyzed BUT mine was at L1 and the spinal cord ends at T12 and yes there was bone in the L1 canal compromising it by 35%. I started walking in a pool at the college. I had not been in a pool in decades as a LG. I was literally crawling on the floor for a full 2 weeks I could not stand just the gravity of my body buckled my knees especially coming out of the pool where I was buoyant! LSS I fought back! My 3 girl's became incredible competitive swimmer's since I got to know swim coaches. I learned the sport as a swimmer and coach and did it for nearly 10 years! I would do a lot of sprints in the pool(once I was rehabilitated by me) my body was transformed! I was running before all of this but stopped to work with my girl's.They moved on my X, D me and a break-up with a woman 28 months ago got me back to running I was only walking at the time NO comparison between walking and running(I could only run 100 m w/o being gassed lol even though I had walked 100's of miles) and NO comparison between slow running and sprinting which I do 2-3x/wk and I am stronger/faster/muscular body(I do intermediate weights at the gym NOTHING heavy it is NOT necessary) and I look and feel better at 72 than when I was a marathoner in my late 20's! Yes I ran under 3 hours 5x that is a sub 7 min mile for 26! BUT I developed a serious case of achilles tendonitis and my Podiatrist 45 years ago told me I was over-stretching and I had a WEAK shin muscle and showed me how to strengthen the tibialis anterior m. YOU HAD BETTER DO IT for prevention! I do HIIT sprints 2x/wk run a 5k in under 28 min(I do NOT compete only with myself!) Take organic grass fed beef collagen you need it for tendons/ligaments after 35-40 I take it a couple of x's/wk 15g with juice......WARM-UP good I do 2 miles of walking light running(with light stretching) before sprinting and yes I run hills. WALK BACKWARDS EVERY DAY WARMING UP AND DOWN believe me! A lot of it to get the shin muscle stronger and balance the calf which is usually the strongest m in the body creating an IMbalance and prone to achilles tendonitis/shin splints/plantar fasciitis. I'm not a genius BUT I do know what I'm doing and talking about With weights DO 2-3x as many upper back lower back weights than the front for GOOD posture! This video is excellent but I wanted to add to their expertise this guy has done his homework! IF I can add anything let me know!

[@Sprint_Addict]

Wooooooow another comeback of the sprint project 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TheSprintProject_]

Thank you Matthias!!

[@Cindy-xg6yn]

I'm 57 and I'm going to start sprinting. I haven't done much running as an adult so I'll have to ease into it. I have told some people about my age and older and they said there's no way they will do that. That's the main problem. If I don't practise doing it, of course it's not going to be easy.

[@fernsmp9416]

Easing into it is definitely the right way to go. I stopped any form of regular exercise once I left university and started working. Returned to play basketball 2 decades later recreationally when my kids were in school, but that gave me knee problems. Spent a year learning how to sprint, figuring out which muscles are not being used properly and concentrating on getting the mechanics right. Don't have knee issues anymore, and will occasionally chase down teenagers on a basketball court going for a fast break.

[@shahid8545]

I have been running regularly for 9yrs. At 45 the recovery soreness is challenging but you kind of have to embrace the uncomfortability and learn to live with some wear and tear but its so worth it

[@doejohn8674]

Started sprinting this week, before seeing this video which I just discovered. Will keep doing it once or twice a week for sure!

[@SilverJ56]

One of the good things about sprinting is my bones feel thicker and feel stronger. I sprint on grass barefooted, mostly. A word of caution, start out very slowly!!!

[@TheSprintProject_]

Sprinting definitely builds stronger bones according to science!

[@NeoArmstrongJetArmstrongCannon]

Barefoot sprinting is the goat.

[@MrKevinliow88]

I'm already 54years but I'm in the best shape in my life

[@rolffuchs2737]

Iam 55, broke m hip first of May this year. Iam going to the gym now regulary. Iam more flexible than I was at 25 and a lot more muscles. With a running background I will ad now sprinting to it. This is so cool!

[@michaelcorbett7852]

Great video! I saw Wendell compete at the Armory, uptown NYC, and he did low 23 sec for indoor 200 in his late late 40's. Heck he was almost 50! He told me a few years ago that when he did 25 seconds it was "jogging". So he is still fast after all these years! Anyway, the other half of Wyndell's recovery is from the nutrition and supplements. . But let's not forget the other important part of his recovery....the nutrition and the supplements. While all these exercises are great and yeah extremely important as you get older, it is also essential that you have the other pieces. Cause if your eating donuts, fried foods, processed foods often you are not going to be able to thrive when you are over 60 or for that matter over 40. 🤔 looking forward to one of your supplement videos.

[@Stratulax]

Thanks for the wakeup call. Time to change my workout routine again.Thanks!

[@jerryfinn4085]

I admire and am jealous of this man. I turned 60 this year and ran all summer, it caused me to develop plantar fasciitis. Sadly 12 weeks later and I'm still in pain, so frustrating.

[@zrad4995]

love sprinting. 30-60, 60-120.. gotta get back into it.. thank u so much to this video

[@spencerdawson6536]

I’m 77 years young and I utilize a technique known in the industry as ‘Grab and Sprint’. I do this locally in my neighborhood 2X per week. My warmup is walking a 1/4 mile to Tony’s House of Beer and Liquor. Next, I enter the store, grab a Fifth of Jack Daniel’s and instead of paying, I sprint 60M to just behind the Dumpster. 30 sec rest, then sprint again 70M to my apartment door. Rest 30 sec, put bottle in fridge (resistance training), Sprint 10M to bathroom to relieve myself. Finally my warm down is speed walking 20M to the couch where I turn on an All in the Family rerun and sip Tennessee Whiskey for the remainder of the Day. The Best Workout for those over 70!

[@HydesAthleticsRevealed]

Trained pro soccer and tennis never ran track competitively currently running 9's 10's 100m without sprinting blocks, sprinting videos in my playlist, nice channel, thank you

[@Yotes4Life]

Brother I just watched your videos. If those are 10 second 100m speeds then my 7 year old nephew is running sub 8 second 100m LOL. You're delusional.

[@awesomeGking]

Might need some more angles on that... if you were running 9s without blocks I think some more people would be taking notice

[@HydesAthleticsRevealed]

@awesomeGking yeah I need to improve the video uploads on my channel along with my commitment to the sport. You're right, I agree, thanks.

[@bast874]

Man, that is not 100 meters.

[@HydesAthleticsRevealed]

@bast874 6ft4 4 plus steps per second 41 plus steps on a track marking 100m as shown in my sprint records video uploads on my channel.

[@mmafan3]

I used to do a lot of long distance running way back with wrestling and then military, sprints here and there. Haven't done that for years, mainly bodyweight exercise and skipping. Will slowly integrate sprints back in. Great video.

[@josephmagdalen9220]

I started sprinting consistently a year ago... it took quite a while before I was able to sprint without straining a major leg muscle... I'm 62 and running like a cheetah three times a week... Best workout ever, my goal is to keep on running til I drop ....

[@shahid8545]

I'm 45yrs old and I love to run. I ran all through high-school and college, play football, Bball, ran track in the off-season. Stopped running in my mid 20s.. Got into weight lifting/body building. Got big and strong. 26 to 32yrs, 3 or 4 days a week. Got divorced when I was 33. Ruined my entire life, crashed and burned for about 3 to 4yrs. At 36/37 I found running again, forgot how much a missed it, how it makes me feel, forgot how I sleep when I'm running regularly.. running is the ultimate. Been running almost year round since 36yrs old, 9yrs of running long D and sprints... never felt better. Sprinting literally is the fountain of youth

[@mfawls9624]

Divorce sucks so much out of you. And I'm speaking only from the periodic threat/demand of it. Staying married ain't easy either, but we have kids so it goes on.

[@shahid8545]

@mfawls9624 Absolute truth! The divorce was so bad I went from 210lbs to 74 in 8months. Almost lost my soul, brutal times but as they say, what doesn't kill you....

[@jaribumapinduzi]

Phenomenal story and Phenomenal Athlete. Salute to my Brother. Remember, I am 60 also and my offer to race still stands

[@jaribumapinduzi]

You may not be able to say but what part of the country are you in? It may be good idea to do a promo workout together and race

[@wyndell300]

😂😅 USA national champs indoors this year is going to be in Florida. Will you be there? I will.

[@jaribumapinduzi]

@@wyndell300 in Sh’Allah, I will likely be there and a few others in Ohio, Maryland and California leading up to that. But we still should do a promo because it would be good for the sport and motivational to Masters Athletes

[@vegeta420z6]

Love that Evan is sprinting barefoot, I try to go barefoot as much as possible in all aspects of life. Gets harder in winter, but I still sneak in what I can.

[@connoranderson2780]

The study references 950 kJ of increased total energy expenditure, which is ~ 230calories. Still not a small effect by any means but huge difference in what you quoted

[@sasidharravula5536]

I am 57 and have been a runner for at least three decades. I run 4 miles 2 or 3x a week. Just recently discovered that my body can take HIT and now I alternate between sprint and slow jog for 200 m intervals for my 3rd and 4th miles. Loving it since I feel very energetic after the runs!

[@ShadowBanned-247]

I have never competed in any sport. But have been a fitness advocate all my life. 44yo now. Running is an integral part of my routines with sprint intervals at the end of my runs, Nothing feels better than going flat out for as long as you can, heart pounding exercise, I love it! Mixing that with basic calisthenics push and pull exercises and Kettlebell fundamental's and some heavy Dead lift occasionally. Fitness is the best medication on the planet! and it's "free"

[@dwaynemcallister7231]

At age 62 I have been sprinting off and on for 15 years, wanted my wife to as well but she refused. I used to play a lot of competitive tennis and I had a coach say your technical skills are better than you're results indicate. It was when I started doing sprints that my results playing tennis greatly improved. I can really see a benefit for overall health and strength.

[@sharpgirlsSerious]

True.! I use to be an avid runner, bike rider, and tennis player. At 63, i am able to get back in biking, running and tennis shape in basically the same amount of time that it took me in my 20s and 30s. Its called memory, barring a castropic illness or injury, this applys to everyone.

[@dennispacelli1007]

Your research is spot-on!

[@gladiatorscoops4907]

This is great. I was always pretty fast on a football field in my early 20's especially in my acceleration but I had a hamstring injury on and off for over a decade and Jumpers knee issues that meant I could never sprint at maximum like I used to. Now at 42, ive gained a fair amount of muscle ( and some fat too lol ) since my early 20's but I can now sprint pain free again now my hammies are finally good and doing the ATG program to help my knees. In the last couple of years I have taken up sprint training based exercises just for some fun and to push myself. Now after a year or so of training I'm sure I am as fast if not faster than I was in my early 20's. The only difference is that recovery is so much harder in your 40's than 20's, but its still really cool to be able to go full tilt like I used to in my 20's.

[@occupiedaustralia9952]

I'm 62 years old and I would like to start running at the very least , and hopefully start sprinting .

[@TheSprintProject_]

Start gradually and safely

[@SaniaPAssaf]

⁠@@TheSprintProject_can you give context to the words “gradually and safely” the more specific the better.

[@shahid8545]

Gradully indeed.

[@josephdillon9698]

I am just starting running I got a real bad knee I run on the treadmill so I can constantly run uphill I do mine on a ten% incline and I’m going 5 mph for an embarrassing short period of time. I feel like if your injured or old running uphill is the way to go because it gets you stronger without joint hurting. I can run flat now but running uphill helped me get there without hurting my knee.

[@occupiedaustralia9952]

@@josephdillon9698 thank you Joseph 💙

[@aobane841]

I was a sprinter in HS. And just doing that in those four years has made a massive difference in my life. In my late thirties and still cut, and I rarely lift.

[@cirocundin]

Outstanding! Keep up the works and spread the word! This is hard information that people need to hear and put to action. Again, outstanding message and presentation here.

[@petermorton188]

I sprinted in high-school I trained for the 400 mainly 47.67

[@davidblackman9046]

Iam thankful for such videos. It give me motivation and desire to regain my interest in sprinting.

[@Ares_gaming_117]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! You’re the man

[@AdeKingProductions]

I agree with your message. Sprinting is a very powerful exercise.

[@luisd7636]

great video. I wish somebody had told me about sprinting earlier. I kind of learned it on my own.

[@doublet630]

55 years old here. Last year or so I started doing 3 "sets" of 40yd sprints. About once per week as part of my workouts on certain days. It hurts sometimes and I always dread those particular days in the gym, but I have a gut feeling that its ultimately gonna be beneficial.

[@BeADad2447]

Many benefits to sprinting! Males will get male pains when you go to sleep. It's horrible! Sometimes they last for hours! (Lose weight to avoid injuries) This is a really good video!

[@dobianuli2742]

What’s male pains? You made that up

[@BeADad2447]

@@dobianuli2742 When you are in good shape you will suffer from Nocturnal spontaneous erections.

[@DanyKundo]

​@@dobianuli2742 the balls

[@yeatdagoat173]

​@@dobianuli2742sperm cramps

[@tchai91]

I'm completely with you and have come back to athletics/track after 25 years away (those years away being down to a catalogue of horrific injuries). Anyway, I would suggest that most people don't sprint and would rather do endurance exercise because a) the barrier to entry is much lower for endurance exercise (ie, put a pair of running shoes on, walk out of your door and start running), b) the endorphin high you get from endurance exercise is unmatched by strength training/sprinting and c) sprinting is a far less glamorous/Instagramable activity, and there aren't many mass attended events that people can attend to raise charity money for (which for most people is an excuse to signal their own virtue). Plus, sprinting is really, really hard, and people get put off by it very quickly.

[@snotrocketeer5523]

There's a lot that I disagree with here. In my experience talking to people, most of them are put off by distance running because they perceive it as boring torture. If given a choice between distance and sprinting, they'd choose sprinting, although most people would rather not exercise at all. Anyway, I find that those who are serious about endurance training don't do it for the reasons that you listed. Most of the people in those mass attended events do them as one-offs or bucket-list items and don't really train. Sprinting is also the more glamorized activity when it is shown on TV; everyone knows who Usain Bolt, Michael Johnson, Flo-Jo, and Allyson Felix are, but could hardly name Eliud Kipchoge until recently. Showing off on social media is a relatively recent phenomenon, so that doesn't explain those who competed in distance running before the days of Strava. Those who train regularly do it because they like the competitive aspect of it if they're in cross-country or T&F, and all of them enjoy pushing themselves to be the fastest versions of themselves. Also, sprinting is part of endurance training, so it's not an either/or thing. I do agree that it is massively difficult, though.

[@jfitness432]

Sprint on a rower, ski urg, in a pool, or up a hill if you fear injury. Hill sprints are definitely the way to start for most people, less chance of a hamstring pull and less overall impact as the cycling portion is slowed down significantly. But when you’re ready there’s truly nothing like sprinting barefoot on grass

[@luiegiii]

No exaggeration this is a major revelation for me. When I was younger I used to train for the sprint for track but I was never any good. Still I trained a lot. Then one day our team didn't have someone to do the mile so I stepped in since I did cross country the season before. Despite not doing any real distance training for the mile I hit a record in my mile time of 5:45. Now that I watched this video I think it makes sense why I did so well. My heart and muscles were trained to handle such intense running that distance running which was technically less strenuous became much easier. This is insane. I need to get back into sprinting.

[@davidancona3294]

Great video! Lots of information and inspiration! I am 50 years old, I start with stretching, walking and slow running for 10 minutes and at the end I do sprints for 10 to 15 seconds, 1 to 2 times a week. Do you think this is correct? Thank you very much!!

[@mhamedbelkhir2034]

you right about spriting is good for the body i am 62 still play soccer game also hit thr gym also i am working 65hours a week

[@alfonsoranierigiugliano7058]

Totally agree, I always doing 30 sec run before resistance training, I feel all the benefit, especially in muscle, blood and mind🔥🙌

[@danrose3233]

Ever heard of swimming...superior workout especially for older ages when joints do not allow the gravity pounding of running. I do like sprinting versus just jogging and better time usage.

[@nicocontreras5366]

I would say my reality is shocked too but I have seen some good examples (not as high level though) as Wyndell and refuses to age like many relatives usually tell. Sadly I see many younger guys accepting at 28 you´re almost done for a sanatory but for vices you´re always young. I am 38 years old, mostly a grappler but do some sprints some weeks before a competition, now I´ll try to put a session once a week hopefully because I believe is one of the best excercises ever and can help with any discipline you practice. Thanks for sharing.

[@billytothe6thpower]

I'm 97 and I sprint to the bathroom . Usually 5 x a day and ends with a explosiveness.

[@malikmarez1407]

I’ll be damned!

[@Shouko-sama]

You can also do standing Sprints as well, that way no excuses

[@jerrycostello3813]

I’m in my 60’s. I sprint at least once a week. I take plenty of time to stretch and warm up before sprinting. Absolutely key to avoid injury.

[@veganninja5886]

I was doing sprinting for awhile and felt great but switched to zone 2 running to focus my intensity on martial arts and weight lifting. This video convinced me to at least do a sprint on the weekends.

[@BlackPrimeMinister]

Yes, I agree with this. I'm 53 and sprint. I hate long-distance and think it's totally unnecessary, especially for older guys or those with bigger frames. Sprinting saves your knees.

[@BC21beats]

I live in the desert it's hard dirt or concrete what do you recommend I do? I currently jog on concrete and play basketball indoors

[@brianschultz7320]

Agree with this video. Only thing I’d add to refute your point at 6:00 is burpees can work every muscle in your body within seconds as well.

[@emreon3160]

I am a Masters +50 sprinter and endorse this message 100% ❤

[@Muniswarannn]

I do jump squat with weight and sprint sometimes at the hill..horse tance ,jump squat and sprinting is all we need

[@zeitakulobusta]

Nearly 59, do 10x sprint intervals 1x/wk as part of other longer distance running training, calisthenics and weights on alternate days too, plus eat well, sleep well. RHR 37, VO2 50....never felt better and never been a competitive athlete etc....just love feeling good and getting ready for another season of (hopefully) injury-free winter sports too.

[@kikong80]

I sprint on paved roads, i think it helps too bone density like jumping on a basketball park paved court

[@darrenrogers5713]

This is very encouraging. Thank you for sharing!

[@pluronomics3891]

Sprinting is great. Uphill sprinting is even better. Safer and provides more injury prevention

[@TheStudentOfLife808]

This video is golden🙌🏽 That being said, if you’re inexperienced you NEED to ease into this type of training. Better to go slower. I’m surprised this wasn’t emphasized more at the end

[@patrickdegenaar9495]

I'm impressed. Wyndell looks amazing for his age!

[@aussiespursfan8609]

I’ve heard that For people starting out - is sprinting uphill on a treadmill or actual hill is safer than on the flat. Is this something you recommend? Thanks for the valuable content

[@nikitaw1982]

Yes and short durations with decent rest between. 8 second hills, 5 minute rest. I’ve done that a few times since hearing about it and always feel great after. When walk now I often feel like I just want to break into a run…. Like I have a strong wind blowing me forward when no wind at all. Im apprehensive cause I don’t have good joggers atm and I have some sort of hip issues and in the gym I have one leg stronger than the other in some exercises which I’m waiting till evens out by working on until commit more to sprint training. Im no expert and not a runner but so far hills sprints feel great during and in the hours and days after. I’d like to know if swimming fast has similar affects as less shock on joints although can be stressful on shoulders. All out freestyle for 40 seconds almost gives me a heart attack and gets all muscles burning. It’s over quick which is good…rather than then an hour of long boring laps.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Yes I’m a big fan of uphill sprinting because you get the intensity without having to go as fast

[@jackwilliam2965]

​@@TheSprintProject_will running uphill help the biomechnics, if you have poor running technique. Help the in balance the weakness. And does it help improve running on a flat surface.

[@dennispacelli1007]

@@nikitaw1982 YES sprinting in a pool is excellent! I did it for years no longer I love the outdoors year round in GA! Listen get a flotation belt around your hips $20(I did it a lot) and get in the deep end and run with arms up and you can sprint a lot no LL trauma Any other advice write to me! Get outdoors also don't do it all in a pool maybe 2x/wk when the water aerobics class isn't happening! lol

[@dennisrobinson8008]

​@nikitaw1982 that must be a great feeling.

[@daven7885]

I too agree w/the premise of this channel, but the entire concept can fully be explained in one video rather than a full channel. Similar to the jump rope channels - I mean, yes, it works very well, and only a small percentage of ppl do it..

[@higherresolution4490]

My question is can someone who has suffered from chronic Achilles tendonitis for years due to overtraining stair sprints and soft sand sprints overcome this problem and begin to sprint once again? I really miss sprinting!

[@gpowder911]

I was at the 2013 Glen Cove meet where he clocked 22.5. Me? Missed the 100m and tweaked a hamstring getting ready for sprint relays. Haven't competed since 2013. Yet, I currently sprint 4-5/week. Wendyll is a brilliant sprint scientist. We talked regularly between 2008 and 2013. He knows his stuff.

[@Gengh13]

I recently started doing just 3 sprints once per week and I'm noticing a significant improvement in my whole body composition and a reduction in visceral fat. I'm still accelerating slowly just in case because I know that's where most people get an injury but of course I go maximum speed.

[@2100BLF]

Yep.......been doing SITs for the past 6 years or so.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Amazing

[@littlesam6280]

Hello, I have a weight class at school 2 or 3 times every week. And I’m not sure how to make a plan to sprint during the week. My weight class would usually be on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, OR Tuesday and Thursday. I heard it’s not good to run after weights on the same day, and not to sprint if you’re not 100%. Not sure when to sprint each week. And can you sprint after an upperbody workout? If not, can you at least still run without risk of injury. And what type of training should you do that day. Should you do plyimetics the same day as your sprint days? There’s a lot of questions sorry, but I just want to make a plan about everything or at least understand what to do and what not to do. I’m coming off of calf strains, hamstring/groin strains and Achilles pain, but my groin is the main thing I need to work on, the others I’ve been working on for a while now. I’m 17 btw and I don’t run indoor track so I have a few months. Thanks to anyone who responds ❤

[@TheSprintProject_]

If you have weight training on those days, consider doing your sprints on Sunday when your body is fresh

[@littlesam6280]

@@TheSprintProject_ thank you

[@samfolkestad1726]

You must not being training correctly or recovering from your training. You shouldn’t have that many problems at 17. Are you getting enough food and protein? Are you sleeping enough? Are you eating to much junk food? Are you drinking or smoking weed? All can effect recovery and lead to more soft tissue injuries. I’m not trying to be a jerk, I’m honestly asking these questions to help you figure out what the problem is. I think you should take a break from lifting and just do mobility work. Then gradually start sprint training. Once you can sprint and not be in pain or injured, then maybe start back with the weights. But it doesn’t seem like lifting that many days a week is benefiting you at all. I hope you figure it out. Good luck.

[@cadenlewis213]

@@samfolkestad1726 that part

[@cadenlewis213]

you might as well just stop lifting and just act like you were when the coach looks

[@keithb4077]

Great content!! What shoes (styles, brands) are recommended for grass sprinting?

[@TAHJ1987]

This video was inspiring..I haven't full out sprinted in gosh what feel like forever. I used to run in the pool sometimes..but on an actual track or grass..I haven't...I'm scared I'm so out of shape now..and so unconditioned I pull a hamstring or something lol...

[@Samulisami]

Any tips for for people living in places where the ground is snowy/frozen for the majority of winter months? I don't feel comfortable sprinting on icy ground.

[@TheSprintProject_]

Yes, use a curved treadmill indoors. If you don’t have that which most gyms don’t… There’s a lot other athletic movements you can do indoors like plyometrics.

[@SaniaPAssaf]

I am a Women in my fifties. I get in 8-13k steps a day. I have a ten minute kettlebell routine. Please give me a good starting goal for sprints once a week.

[@m-airfitness3462]

Once a week combined with strenght training at the gym it's super beneficial for the body

[@ChazZen]

I lift weights every day and with high effort (but low volume to accommodate training every day since that is not optimal). is doing 2 rounds of HIIT before one of my leg days sufficient to get the benefits of sprinting/HIIT? for example i plan on doing max effort 30 seconds followed by low effort for a couple of minutes and doing that 2-3 times before my leg sessions. Is that enough? on that leg day i only do 2 sets, set 1 is max effort 3-4 rep range single leg leg press then 1 set max effort 3-4 rep range lying hamstring curl. I was doing that then doing a seated cycle HIIT of 2 minutes followed by 3 minutes low effort but gonna switch it up to sprinting on grass. so is 2 rounds of an all out sprint of 30 seconds followed by several minutes low effort enough to see benefits?

[@dennispacelli1007]

I don't see why not.....

[@Aaron.Thomas]

AFTER. Do HIIT after weight training, NOT before. You need to train weights for muscle tension and failure first, then you can finish with HIIT but not so much you degrade your ability to recover. You need recovery time between workouts and don't make it too hard to recover by over stressing the muscles.

[@kovulion7777]

yeah, im just scared of tripping, everybody always gets at least a small error some time in lifetime like in bodybuilding or lifting there will be times you suddenly need the spotter maybe from cramp or random machine break or theres the racks or machines to help you stop if you something goes wrong even by small like slipping from something sprinting though, no saving you from a small trip

[@Drrck11]

This is the ultimate motivational speech. 👍🏾

[@corpuzone]

I do sprints for years lol.. but I don’t eat as healthy as I should. More of your body composition is built in the kitchen at 87-90%, the other 10-13% is in the gym/HIIT/calesthenics. I try to balance my macros through vegetables, proteins, fats. Nothing is too excessive. I will admit, I drink boba sugar filled drinks more often 😂… I should limit that to once a week or on my cheat days(weekends).

[@elijahhope4581]

I started sprinting years ago, I can recommend it. BUT learn HOW to run without hurting yourself. When I started I pulled my ham strings far too OFTEN. Until I discovered what i was doing wrong. It wasn't about stretching. For lack of a better way to describe it, I was raising my knees to high, & putting to much of my legs forward. Rather than having my legs mostly under & behind me. There are several videos out there to help with "fix" your run. If I hadn't discovered them I would have probably stopped trying to sprint. Peace

[@sudstahgaming]

It makes sense because all anti aging in training is about is massaging and stretching the muscles, tendons, ligaments as well the the cardiavascular benefits and strengthen the whole system.

[@Travel-by-Train]

I did know all this information.... but I want to try it this winter....

[@joeldoxtator9804]

I would be VERY interested to see sprinting vs heavy kickboxing. I personally do kickboxing multiple days a week and notice all the same benefits.