New Perspectives for the Resistance Training of Runners: Flywheel Approach

Authors

  • Chloe Ryan Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
  • John Cronin Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand; Athlete Training and Health, Houston, Texas, United States & Exerfly, New Zealand
  • Sabian Kulczynski Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand & University of Limerick, Castletroy, Ireland
  • John Ireland Exerfly, WI, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v5i1.414

Keywords:

Flywheel, Eccentrics, Isoinertial, Running athlete

Abstract

Strengthening muscle is a critical aspect of injury resistance and training for performance gain, and as such, a wide variety of resistance training methods are available to the coach. Many of these training methods have been shown to enhance running performance, however, the influence of flywheel resistance training (FRT) is relatively unknown. FRT is known for a concentric force-time profile similar to ballistic movement and also for the eccentric overload the technology provides. Both these features could have positive adaptive effects for running performance. Initially some of the benefits of FRT as compared to traditional resistance training are discussed. With limited research in the area, what little is known is discussed and integrated into loading parameters and training guidelines for using this technology to improve running performance. Finally, some of the limitations and future research directions are detailed.

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Author Biographies

  • John Cronin, Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand; Athlete Training and Health, Houston, Texas, United States & Exerfly, New Zealand

    John is a Professor of Strength and Conditioning at Auckland University of Technology

  • Sabian Kulczynski, Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand & University of Limerick, Castletroy, Ireland

    Sabian is a student at the University of Limerick

  • John Ireland, Exerfly, WI, USA

    John is a sport scientist at Exerfly. 

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Published

2025-07-25

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): International Journal of Strength and Conditioning

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Copyright (c) 2025 Chloe Ryan, John Cronin, Sabian Kulczynski, John Ireland

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How to Cite

Ryan, Chloe, John Cronin, Sabian Kulczynski, and John Ireland. 2025. “New Perspectives for the Resistance Training of Runners: Flywheel Approach”. International Journal of Strength and Conditioning 5 (1). https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v5i1.414.