Running not a 0% slope. Is it useful?

[nvan_football]

Somebody told me once that running not a 0% slope (between 5 and 15 %)could be very useful for many kinds of athlets, including soccer players. It improves explosive starts and power. Is anybody familiar with that?

[IlliniFire]

Walter payton used to run hills for that reason

[nvan_football]

Yes things like power and explosive starts are very important in american football, I think it must work for soccer either.

[jammybastard]

Pros use those training parachutes now, forgot the exact term, for the same reason. Also better due to less wear-n-tear on the joints.
BTW - Payton was a muthaf@#ker in his day. I saw him play in person on more than a few occasions at Soldier Field and he was the defintion of an *elite* athelete long before anyone threw around terms like that.

[Tmagic77]

Pros use those training parachutes now, forgot the exact term, for the same reason. Also better due to less wear-n-tear on the joints.
BTW - Payton was a muthaf@#ker in his day. I saw him play in person on more than a few occasions at Soldier Field and he was the defintion of an *elite* athelete long before anyone threw around terms like that.

Using weighted sleds is also popular. Hills are fine though since there's no equipment required.

[Case]

Yeah man, just try hills, it just feels like it's gotta be good!
Sort shuttles so u do both up and down could be useful.

[CC05]

YES. Hill sprints are great for acceleration/explosive starts.

[dasoccerplayafosho]

the way walter paton did it, he would tie a tire around his shoulders and run in sand. the farther he went, the heavier it got with sand. You can't tell me that's not helpful-
Austen