09/22/2026
Stop training on bad information. đźš«
These are the 3 speed training myths we hear from parents and athletes in Phoenix every single week, and what actually makes an athlete faster.
Speed training isn’t about ladders and cones. It’s strength, mechanics, and consistency.
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đź“Ť AE Sports Performance | Phoenix, AZ
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Myth: Speed gains stick after one training block. Truth: 2-3 months of consistent training makes an athlete faster, but speed is perishable without ongoing work. Getting fast is a phase, staying fast is a habit.
Myth: Lifting weights makes athletes slower. Truth: Strength lets an athlete put more force into the ground with each stride. More force means more speed. Strength training builds faster athletes, not slower ones.
Myth: Agility ladders make you faster. Truth: Ladders build footwork and coordination, not top-end sprint speed. Real speed comes from acceleration mechanics, strength, and sprint technique.
Which speed training myth did you believe? DM “SPEED” to AE Sports Performance in Phoenix for a training program based on what actually works.
