Repeated sprint training: Programming guidelines for performance and return to play

Repeated sprint training (RST) is a potent training method that involves short, maximal effort sprints (≤ 10s) interspersed with brief recovery times (≤ 60 s) [1]. These repeated sprints can be cycling or swimming, but running RST exposes the athletes to maximal sprinting, acceleration, deceleration and change of direction, all of which are common during sports competition [2,3,4]. Furthermore, RST induces physiological, neuromuscular and morphological adaptations that elevate an athlete’s physical performance. This article provides an insight into the acute demands and chronic adaptations to ...