Anatomy of Speed

Of all the physical qualities of a person, speed is shrouded in the greatest number of various myths. Starting from passing standards in physical education classes and ending with selection for professional top-class teams, speed is considered the gold standard by which other athletic abilities are evaluated. But despite all the attention given to speed, there has always been something incomprehensible about it…

"Anatomy of Speed" is unlike other books. It equally blends science, practice, and art. The author demonstrates speed as if from the inside: how it is generated, what it manifests in, and perhaps most importantly, how it can be developed. Detailed anatomical illustrations help to understand the physiological systems and mechanisms that must work in harmony to achieve improvement in qualities such as:
- acceleration
- maximum speed
- braking
- reactivity
- agility
- strength needed for different types of speed.