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THE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE TEST

THE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE TEST

Speed. Agility. Endurance. Repeatability.

This week's Workout of the Week is designed to test the key components of athletic performance: speed, agility, endurance, and repeat sprint ability.

Complete the workout and record your times. Repeat it in a few weeks to see how your fitness is progressing.


Part 1: Speed Test

6 x 50m Sprint

  • Sprint 50m as fast as possible
  • Walk back recovery

Record your fastest sprint time.


Part 2: Agility Test

5 Rounds

  • 10m Shuttle Run
  • 20m Shuttle Run
  • 30m Shuttle Run

Rest 60 seconds between rounds.

Record your fastest and slowest round.

Focus on quick changes of direction and acceleration.


Part 3: Endurance Test

12-Minute Run

Run continuously for 12 minutes.

Record total distance covered.

The goal is to maintain a strong, sustainable pace throughout.


Part 4: Repeat Sprint Challenge

10 Rounds

  • 20-second sprint
  • 40-second walk

Try to maintain the same effort level across all ten rounds.

The challenge is not your first sprint—it's your last.


Scoring

Track:

  • Fastest 50m sprint
  • Fastest shuttle run round
  • Total distance covered in 12 minutes
  • Ability to maintain sprint performance across all 10 rounds

Why It Works

This session tests the four qualities that underpin athletic performance:

  • Speed – How quickly you can accelerate
  • Agility – How efficiently you can change direction
  • Endurance – Your ability to sustain effort
  • Repeat Sprint Ability – How well you recover and reproduce high-intensity efforts

Coaching Notes

Treat each section as a test rather than a workout. Focus on quality efforts, record your results, and use them as a benchmark for future training.

Because what gets measured gets improved.



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