Resistance during the sprinting action in the form of weighted body suits (pants, shirts), sleds, parachutes, stretch cords, head winds, and staircase sprinting is commonly used in team sports. Studies examining the effects of such training on speed have revealed conflicting results and a number of concerns remain unanswered and are in need of attention by researchers.
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