More About The Athletic Skill Most People Forget to Train: Deceleration 🛑
Most training focuses on producing force: running faster, jumping higher, or lifting heavier. But athletes also need to control that force. The ability to slow down safely is called deceleration, and it deserves more attention.
Good deceleration requires:
· Eccentric strength: Your muscles need to absorb force as you slow down. This is especially important when stopping from a sprint or landing from a jump. 🦵
· Body control: Your hips, knees, ankles, and trunk need to work together when you brake or change direction.
· Practice under pressure: Deceleration should not only be trained slowly. Athletes need to learn how to control their bodies at realistic speeds and when tired.
Being able to stop, cut, and change direction safely is just as important as getting faster.
At Evolution Physical Therapy & Fitness, performance training looks beyond speed to how well you control your movement. Talk with them today to build your athletic foundation in Darien, Stamford, Norwalk, or Greenwich. 👨💼
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Good deceleration requires:
· Eccentric strength: Your muscles need to absorb force as you slow down. This is especially important when stopping from a sprint or landing from a jump. 🦵
· Body control: Your hips, knees, ankles, and trunk need to work together when you brake or change direction.
· Practice under pressure: Deceleration should not only be trained slowly. Athletes need to learn how to control their bodies at realistic speeds and when tired.
Being able to stop, cut, and change direction safely is just as important as getting faster.
At Evolution Physical Therapy & Fitness, performance training looks beyond speed to how well you control your movement. Talk with them today to build your athletic foundation in Darien, Stamford, Norwalk, or Greenwich. 👨💼
Click for Details on how to book your consult now.
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November 7, 2026
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Evolution Physical Therapy and Fitness
200 N Pemberwick Rd
Greenwich, CT 06831
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200 N. Pemberwick Rd
Greenwich, Connecticut 06831
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