{"id":8034,"date":"2023-10-09T20:14:55","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T13:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8034"},"modified":"2023-10-09T20:14:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T13:14:55","slug":"an-agility-workout-that-can-benefit-athletes-and-everyday-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8034","title":{"rendered":"An Agility Workout That Can Benefit Athletes and Everyday People"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-franchise outlines-corners relative p-[20px] mt-[30px] sm:flex sm:items-start sm:flex-row\">\n<div class=\"article-franchise__text text-default mt-[10px] text-center inline sm:inline-block sm:mt-0 sm:text-left\"> <span class=\"italic text-gray\">Each month, a new trainer takes us through four of the best workouts they have in their back pocket. Follow along weekly for new ways to sweat it out with us.<\/span><span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/trainer-of-the-month-club\/\" target=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/trainer-of-the-month-club\/\" rel=\"noopener\">See All<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Thanks to Taylor Swift\u2019s love life, the girlies are showing an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/10\/02\/style\/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-jets-fans.html\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/10\/02\/style\/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-jets-fans.html\">unprecedented interest in American football<\/a> these days. Turns out, a lot of us could benefit from taking a page out of the training regimens of football players like Swift-beau and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Specifically, we could gain a thing or two from their agility workouts.<\/p>\n<p>Agility training often conjures images of beefy guys like Kelce being surprisingly fleet-footed as they move their feet in and out of rope ladders or around cones. And for good reason: It&#8217;s a staple of many pro athlete workouts. \u201cAthletes in sports often have to change directions or positions very quickly, so practicing agility can help prevent injury and allow for quicker decision-making and improved performance,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lindsay-tullis-nbc-hwc-6761a28b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lindsay-tullis-nbc-hwc-6761a28b\/\">Lindsay Tullis, NBC-HWC<\/a>, health coach at <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fmightyhealth.pxf.io%2Fc%2F2372336%2F1155293%2F14606%3FsubId1%3DSTMSFT-1121061%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmightyhealth.com%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fagility-workout%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/mightyhealth.com\/\" data-type=\"affiliateLink\">Mighty Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, those skills are also important even if we\u2019re not trying to catch flying balls or avoid a tackle from a 300-pound opponent. Whether we&#8217;re weekend warriors or simply trying to move through the world in one piece, most of us could benefit from becoming more agile.<\/p>\n<h2>What is an agility workout?<\/h2>\n<p>Agility work is \u201ca type of fitness movement in which the body changes position or direction very rapidly,\u201d says Tullis. These workouts combine a number of different elements, including strength, power, balance and more, that allow you to hone control over your movement as you move quickly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/agility-workout\/\" current-title=\"Want Better Balance and Coordination? 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Most agility workouts are done with speed and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/exercises-improve-coordination\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/exercises-improve-coordination\/\">coordination<\/a>.\u201d That\u2019s why an agility workout will usually involve moves like quick hops or lateral shuffles from side to side.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the benefits?<\/h2>\n<p>Since agility requires both speed and strength, it will give you a good cardiovascular workout while building muscle endurance. It can also improve coordination and balance over time to help you navigate the world safely in daily life.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Think of how important it is to be able to pivot and change directions quickly, like if you go to cross the street and have to dodge a big pothole without falling, or moving swiftly to catch your brand-new iPhone before it hits the floor,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/corene-phelps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/corene-phelps\/\">Corene Phelps<\/a>, a Washington, DC-based fitness trainer, previously told Well+Good about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/agility-exercises\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/agility-exercises\/\">agility exercises<\/a>. She points out that agility can build your ability to be \u201cquick and nimble while maintaining control.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Who should do an agility workout?<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cFor most groups, practicing agility workouts can be beneficial to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/improving-balance\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/improving-balance\/\">improve balance<\/a> and ability to maneuver obstacles without falling,\u201d Tullis says. \u201cAgility workouts are also great for injury prevention and body awareness.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, this type of training is also challenging. Before you try an agility workout, Tullis says \u201cit may be best to start with workouts designed to build agility first, like strength training of the lower body and balance workouts, then build up to agility-focused workouts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She also advises consulting your doctor, especially if you\u2019ve recently been injured. \u201cAgility training is a very high-impact workout that can cause acute injury, so it\u2019s important to discuss with your doctor if agility training may be a good fit for you,\u201d Tullis says. \u201cAnyone recovering from an ankle or knee injury should avoid agility-focused workouts until fully recovered.\u201d Those with joint pain will also want to opt for more low-impact options.<\/p>\n<h2>How to get started with agility work<\/h2>\n<p>While the goal is to move quickly, when you\u2019re first getting started with agility workouts, maintaining control is the name of the game. You can build up speed over time as you get more comfortable and stronger in the movements.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is important to start small and ensure that you have a good foundation of coordination and balance,\u201d Tullis says. \u201cYou can do this by first walking through the motions of an exercise versus jumping into it at full speed or range. For example, instead of doing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/high-knees-exercise\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/high-knees-exercise\/\">high knee runs<\/a>, start with high knee steps so that you can get the hang of it and build up proper coordination and muscle groups.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To improve agility, you can also incorporate other types of fitness into your routine: Cardio like walking and running will help your endurance to keep up those quick movements for longer intervals, isolated leg movements on one side at a time can help your balance, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-of-strength-training\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-of-strength-training\/\">strength training<\/a> can lay the groundwork to be able to hit all the marks you&#8217;re shooting for in an agility workout.<\/p>\n<p>Also: Don\u2019t try agility workouts without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-apma-sneakers\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-apma-sneakers\/\">good foot, ankle, and arch support<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Want to test your footwork? Try this 17-minute agility workout from Well+Good Trainer of the Month Club trainer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_shesbliss_\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_shesbliss_\/?hl=en\">Sara DeBerry<\/a> featuring &#8220;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">five spicy agility exercises&#8221; <\/span>if you want to get to (fast) steppin\u2019. 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