tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129249382503645064.post3727033308156309679..comments2022-06-22T00:05:30.993-07:00Comments on Coach Vance, TrainingBible Coaching: Core strength does NOT equal speedJim Vancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05426517044390545605noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129249382503645064.post-88413000217990394512012-07-24T20:14:56.244-07:002012-07-24T20:14:56.244-07:00I recommend building your engine, especially that ...I recommend building your engine, especially that which is specific to your goals. Spending more than 10%(+/-) of your training hours on core strength simply means you spending time on something which isn't directly benefiting you. If core strength was so great, Crossfit athletes would dominate triathlon. We all know that is silly though. Specificity is the key to success, and core strength is NOT specific.Jim Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05426517044390545605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129249382503645064.post-19135012836114127972012-07-23T13:51:49.699-07:002012-07-23T13:51:49.699-07:00True, but maximum power transfer doesn't mean ...True, but maximum power transfer doesn't mean much if the power isn't there to begin with. That's why 4-cylinder engine cars don't come with a racing chassis. Spend time building the engine, that's where the money is made. Once an athlete comes close to maximizing the engine, time to get the other small percentages detailed.Jim Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05426517044390545605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129249382503645064.post-57170205629839998132012-07-22T08:20:02.228-07:002012-07-22T08:20:02.228-07:00Of course core strength doesnt directly equal spee...Of course core strength doesnt directly equal speed, but it equals POTENTIAL for speed. Strong core is like a stiff bottom bracket; it enables maximum power transfer.Central Park Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09173712512175982030noreply@blogger.com