Speed & Agility Definitions

Speed and agility training are not one in the same. To reach maximum performance levels, an athlete must train and condition for strength, speed, and agility.  Check out the top benefits of agility training for athletes. We’ve compiled the top drills to build an effective speed and agility training program into your weekly training sessions resulting in high performance gains.

Speed Training – The ability to achieve maximum velocity.

Agility Training – The ability to rapidly change direction without the loss of speed, coordination, balance, strength or body control.

SPEED = STRENGTH

AGILITY = STRENGTH

Strength and power are the foundations to speed and agility development. When it comes to speed and agility training programs, your most effective tool is strength training.